A vacant building in East Belfast has been targeted by arsonists.
The old house, which used to be the Kincora boys’ home, appears to have suffered some internal damage in the attack.
Part of the building has suffered scorch damage at a window, however there does not appear to be significant external damage.
Police , who were at the property on Monday morning, said they are appealing for witnesses “following an arson attack on a property on the Newtownards Road in East Belfast overnight”.
A spokesman added: “Shortly after midnight it was reported that a vacant property on Newtownards Road close to the junction of North Road was on fire. Police and NIFRS attended and the fire was extinguished.
“Damage was caused to a ground floor room as a result of the fire. A car was heard speeding away from the scene around the time of the incident.”
Inspector Loughlin “is appealing for anyone who witnessed the incidents or anyone who has any information that can assist with the investigation to contact officers at Strandtown Police Station on 101, quoting reference 6 23/12/19”.
The police added that witnesses can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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