24/06/2024

Appeal For Information After Phone Mast Arson

The PSNI have appealed for information in relation to the deliberate ignition of a telecommunications mast in west Belfast in the early hours of today, 24 June.

At around 12.15am police received a report from NI Fire and Rescue that its crews were battling a mast fire off Distillery Street. Police officers then assisted crews by closing part of the city-bound Westlink for a number of hours to ensure public safety.
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In a statement, Sergeant Peter Tew said: "We are treating this fire, which caused extensive damage to this mast which remains upright, as arson. Our enquiries are continuing today. We’d ask that anyone with information or who would have dash-cam or doorbell video footage covering this area contact us on 101 quoting 17 24/06/24."

A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.

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