Man held on suspicion of arson with intent in upper Ardoyne area of north Belfast

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an arson attack at a property in north Belfast yesterday evening.
By Adam Kula
Published 23rd Sep 2021, 10:12 BST
Updated 23rd Sep 2021, 10:23 BST
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Shortly before 7.30pm, police received a report that a fire had been started at a house in the Deerpark Gardens area, in the upper Ardoyne district.

Officers attended along with firefighters.

A 54-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life with intent

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Enquiries are continuing and police are appealing to anyone who may have information which may assist the investigation to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1890 of 22/09/21.

A report can also be made online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/

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