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20/08/2018
Suspected Arson Attack On Sinn Féin Office
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following a suspected arson attack at a Sinn Féin office building on the Andersonstown Road in west Belfast in the early hours of this morning, Monday 20 August.
Issuing the appeal, Inspector McCullough said: "The fire was reported to us at around 4:50am. Police attended along with the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, who extinguished the blaze.
"Damage was caused to a door at the rear of the building, and to fascia boarding. There was no damage reported to the inside of the building. Paint was also thrown at a front window of the building.
"This is being treated as arson and I am appealing to anyone who was in the area around this time and noticed any suspicious activity, or anyone who has information which could assist our investigation to contact us on the non emergency number 101, quoting reference 162 of 20/08/18.
"Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemned the attack on Sinn Féin's Connolly House office: "Last night's disgraceful arson attack on our Connolly House office must be condemned by all.
"This was an attack on the democratic process.
"Clearly the people behind this are intent on trying to disrupt the services we provide to all the public.
"We have not yet been able to assess the extent of the damage but Sinn Féin will continue to provide a first-class service to the people of West Belfast whom we are proud to represent."
(MH/CM)
Issuing the appeal, Inspector McCullough said: "The fire was reported to us at around 4:50am. Police attended along with the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, who extinguished the blaze.
"Damage was caused to a door at the rear of the building, and to fascia boarding. There was no damage reported to the inside of the building. Paint was also thrown at a front window of the building.
"This is being treated as arson and I am appealing to anyone who was in the area around this time and noticed any suspicious activity, or anyone who has information which could assist our investigation to contact us on the non emergency number 101, quoting reference 162 of 20/08/18.
"Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemned the attack on Sinn Féin's Connolly House office: "Last night's disgraceful arson attack on our Connolly House office must be condemned by all.
"This was an attack on the democratic process.
"Clearly the people behind this are intent on trying to disrupt the services we provide to all the public.
"We have not yet been able to assess the extent of the damage but Sinn Féin will continue to provide a first-class service to the people of West Belfast whom we are proud to represent."
(MH/CM)
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