Three cars destroyed in North Belfast arson attack

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 20:31 · Archive

Three cars were set alight in North Belfast early on Monday morning in what police are treating as arson.

Three cars were destroyed in an arson attack in the Cupar Way area of North Belfast at approximately 2:30am on Monday. Police attended alongside Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service after receiving a report of vehicles on fire.

According to the PSNI, accelerant was used to set one car alight, with the fire then spreading to two other vehicles parked outside a property. One car was completely destroyed in the blaze whilst the other two sustained extensive damage. No one was injured in the incident.

Police are appealing for information and say an unknown man was observed at the scene pouring accelerant on to a vehicle before setting it alight. He then made off on foot in the direction of Shankill Road. Officers are asking anyone in the area at the time who saw suspicious activity, or who may have dash-cam or other footage, to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 84 19/10/26.

How it is being reported

• 'Extensive' damage caused to three vehicles after 'reckless' North Belfast arson attackPolice believe accelerant was used to set one car alight before the blaze spreadBelfast Live · 19 Oct, 20:05
• Three cars set alight in early-hours arson attack: Police appeal for informationPolice have appealed for information after three cars were set alight in north Belfast in the early hours of this morning.News Letter · 19 Oct, 19:37

In this story: North Belfast · Cupar Way · Shankill Road · PSNI · Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

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