27/09/2016
Investigation Launched After Van Found Burnt Out In South Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a van was discovered burnt out in south Belfast.
The white Citroën van was found on fire on the Hillsborough Road in Carryduff, close to the Lough Moss Leisure Centre, at around 11pm on Monday, 26 September.
A number of people wearing hoodies and tracksuit bottoms were seen fleeing the scene.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/JP)
The white Citroën van was found on fire on the Hillsborough Road in Carryduff, close to the Lough Moss Leisure Centre, at around 11pm on Monday, 26 September.
A number of people wearing hoodies and tracksuit bottoms were seen fleeing the scene.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/JP)
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