05/11/2018

Investigation Launched After Arson Attack In Hannahstown

An investigation has launched following an arson attack on a house in Hannahstown, just outside Belfast.

The incident happened at a property on Wheelers Road on Saturday, 03 November.

Three women and a man extinguished the blaze and were not injured.

Damage was caused to a window.

Remnants believed to be a petrol bomb were found, according to the PSNI.

The incident is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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