25/07/2025
Arson Attack Under Investigation In North Belfast
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a petrol bomb attack on a property in the Forthriver Road area of north Belfast this morning.
Police received a report at around 3.00am today, Friday, 25 July, that a petrol bomb had been thrown through the living room window of a property, causing damage inside. Officers attended the scene alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, who made the area safe.
Detective Sergeant McCallum confirmed that one person was present in the property at the time of the attack, but fortunately, no serious injuries have been reported.
DS McCallum stated: "We are treating this attack as arson with intent to endanger life." Enquiries are ongoing, and police are appealing to anyone who may be able to assist with their investigation, particularly those with CCTV, dashcam, or other relevant footage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 141 of 25/07/25. Reports can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/, or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.
Police received a report at around 3.00am today, Friday, 25 July, that a petrol bomb had been thrown through the living room window of a property, causing damage inside. Officers attended the scene alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, who made the area safe.
Detective Sergeant McCallum confirmed that one person was present in the property at the time of the attack, but fortunately, no serious injuries have been reported.
DS McCallum stated: "We are treating this attack as arson with intent to endanger life." Enquiries are ongoing, and police are appealing to anyone who may be able to assist with their investigation, particularly those with CCTV, dashcam, or other relevant footage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 141 of 25/07/25. Reports can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/, or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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