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04/11/2019
West Belfast Firms Damaged By Arson
A number of businesses in west Belfast have been substantially damaged by fire.
Police are treating the blaze in the Kennedy Way area on Sunday morning, 03 November, as arson.
Fire crews were tackling the blaze shortly before 1am as it spread to at least three businesses in the vicinity.
Detective Inspector Tom Phillips said: "This has been a despicable attack which will undoubtedly have a severe impact on the businesses affected."
Kennedy Way was closed for a time but later reopened.
Anyone who was in the area and witnessed suspicious activity or may have captured relevant footage on their dash cam is urged to contact police on 101 quoting reference 95 of 03/11/19. Details can also be provided to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
(JG/CM)
Police are treating the blaze in the Kennedy Way area on Sunday morning, 03 November, as arson.
Fire crews were tackling the blaze shortly before 1am as it spread to at least three businesses in the vicinity.
Detective Inspector Tom Phillips said: "This has been a despicable attack which will undoubtedly have a severe impact on the businesses affected."
Kennedy Way was closed for a time but later reopened.
Anyone who was in the area and witnessed suspicious activity or may have captured relevant footage on their dash cam is urged to contact police on 101 quoting reference 95 of 03/11/19. Details can also be provided to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
(JG/CM)
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