Northern Ireland

Two cars torched in arson attack in east Belfast

A home and another car also damaged in what police are describing as arson with intent to endanger life

PACEMAKER BELFAST. 26/08/2024 Detectives are appealing for information following a report of arson which occurred at the Dunraven Court area of east Belfast on Monday 26th August. Detective Sergeant Kitchen said: “Shortly after 3:35am, it was reported that a white Mercedes CLA and a silver Volkswagen Tiguan were set alight. Both cars were completely destroyed, with damage also reported to a red Citroen Berlingo which was also parked in the area. A residential premises nearby received damage to its windows as a result of the heat. Colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service attended and dealt with the incident and there were no reports of any injuries.
Detectives are appealing for information following an arson which at Dunraven Court in east Belfast on Monday PICTURE: PACEMAKER
By John Breslin

Police are investigating the torching and destruction of two cars along with damage to a nearby house in east Belfast early on Monday.

The arson attack happened at Dunraven Court close to the Bloomfield Road around 3.30am. A white Mercedes CLA and a silver Volkswagen Tiguan were set alight.

“Both cars were completely destroyed, with damage also reported to a red Citroen Berlingo which was also parked in the area,” a PSNI spokesperson said.

PACEMAKER BELFAST. 26/08/2024 Detectives are appealing for information following a report of arson which occurred at the Dunraven Court area of east Belfast on Monday 26th August. Detective Sergeant Kitchen said: “Shortly after 3:35am, it was reported that a white Mercedes CLA and a silver Volkswagen Tiguan were set alight. Both cars were completely destroyed, with damage also reported to a red Citroen Berlingo which was also parked in the area. A residential premises nearby received damage to its windows as a result of the heat. Colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service attended and dealt with the incident and there were no reports of any injuries.
Scene of the arson attack at Dunraven Court close to the Bloomfield Road

“A residential premises nearby received damage to its windows as a result of the heat. Colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service attended and dealt with the incident and there were no reports of any injuries.

“Enquiries are continuing and the incident is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life.” Police are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.

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