29/08/2023
Appeal For Information On North Belfast Arson Attack
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following an arson attack on a house in north Belfast on the evening of Sunday 27 August.
According to police, at approximately 10pm, they received a report that the front door of a property in the Cliftonpark Avenue area had been set on fire.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished the blaze which is believed to have been started by an accelerant being poured on the door and set alight.
Inspector Hamilton said: "We are treating this as arson with intent to endanger life and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone with CCTV, doorbell or other footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1836 of 27/08/23."
A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
According to police, at approximately 10pm, they received a report that the front door of a property in the Cliftonpark Avenue area had been set on fire.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished the blaze which is believed to have been started by an accelerant being poured on the door and set alight.
Inspector Hamilton said: "We are treating this as arson with intent to endanger life and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone with CCTV, doorbell or other footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1836 of 27/08/23."
A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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