21/04/2004

Arsonists target Belfast taxi firm

Arsonists have targeted a taxi depot in Belfast city centre for the second time in recent weeks.

Petrol was sprayed in the waiting room of the Grosvenor Road depot of leading taxi firm Value Cabs, then set alight.

The incident, which occurred at around 10.30pm on Tuesday, was spotted on CCTV by staff in upstairs offices.

No one was injured in the attack.

Only a few weeks ago Value Cabs' Glengall Street office was targeted when a fire was started inside the premises.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

(MB)

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