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Orlaith Clinton

Pram set alight during North Belfast "arson" attack

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of arson at residential premises in North Belfast.

The incident occurred in the Woodvale Road area shortly after 5:30am on Sunday.

It was reported that a pram was set alight in a communal hallway of a block of flats in the area.

Detective Inspector Dane said: “All of the occupants inside the property were evacuated by colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, with two occupants treated for smoke inhalation following the incident.

"Smoke and fire damage was also reported to the property, as a result of the fire. Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service extinguished the fire, which is being treated as deliberate ignition.

"Police are treating this as arson with intent to endanger life and we are asking anyone with information, or who noticed any suspicious activity around that time, to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 550 22/08/21.

"A report can also be made online using the 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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