14/02/2025

Arson Attack In Belfast's Diamond Gardens Area

Detectives are appealing for information following an arson attack in the Diamond Gardens area of Belfast on Thursday, February 13th.

Shortly before 6:55pm, police received a report that three vehicles parked at a garage in the area had been set alight after accelerant was poured over them.
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"Colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service attended and dealt with the incident," said Detective Sergeant Magee. "Enquiries are continuing and police would appeal to anyone with any information or who may have dash-cam footage available, to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 1396 13/02/25."

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."

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