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04/04/2007
Fire causes ‘extensive damage’ to church
Police in north Belfast are investigating a suspicious fire in Fortwilliam Presbyterian Church on the Antrim Road, that caused extensive damage to the property in the early hours of this morning.
The fire, which started some time after 12.30am damaged the front door and the basement of the church.
Detectives are appealing to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity at the time of the blaze, to contact them in north Belfast on: 0845 600 8000. Alternatively police can be contacted confidentially on the Crimestoppers line on: 0800 555 111.
(JM/SP)
The fire, which started some time after 12.30am damaged the front door and the basement of the church.
Detectives are appealing to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity at the time of the blaze, to contact them in north Belfast on: 0845 600 8000. Alternatively police can be contacted confidentially on the Crimestoppers line on: 0800 555 111.
(JM/SP)
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