28/03/2024

Investigation Launches Into South Belfast Arson Attack

South Belfast PSNI have issued an appeal for information following an arson attack at a commercial premises in the Diamond Gardens area of Finaghy, in the early hours of Thursday 28th March.

Officers received a report that at around 1am on Thursday morning, an accelerant had been poured over the fence of a garage yard in the area and set alight causing damage to six cars inside the yard. Damage was also reported to the fence at the property.

An investigation is underway and officers would ask anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area or who has any information about this incident which could assist with their enquiries, to call them at Lisburn Road on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 83 28/03/24. A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.

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