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12/02/2007
Suspicious fire in east Belfast
Detectives in east Belfast have appealed for information following a suspicious fire in the early hours of this morning.
The incident was reported to Emergency Services at around 3am this morning, however is believed to have started at around 2.30am at a business premises in the Woodstock Road area of the city.
During the incident, two laptop computers, a flat-screen television and an amount of cash was stolen from the premises.
A considerable amount of damage was also caused to the building during the blaze.
Police investigating the circumstances surrounding the cause of the fire have asked for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or anyone who may have any information in connection with it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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The incident was reported to Emergency Services at around 3am this morning, however is believed to have started at around 2.30am at a business premises in the Woodstock Road area of the city.
During the incident, two laptop computers, a flat-screen television and an amount of cash was stolen from the premises.
A considerable amount of damage was also caused to the building during the blaze.
Police investigating the circumstances surrounding the cause of the fire have asked for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or anyone who may have any information in connection with it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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