Significant scorch damage was caused to the flat door as a result of the blaze.
Police are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a report of an arson incident at a property in east Belfast yesterday evening, Saturday 6th December. Shortly after 10.20pm, colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire Service reported a fire at a block of flats at Inverary Avenue. It was reported that an accelerant had been used to set the front door alight. Thankfully, there was no one inside the property at the time of the incident, and there were no reports of any injuries in relation to other residents in the apartment block.
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Significant scorch damage was caused to the flat door as a result of the blaze. An investigation is underway, and police say they are treating the report as Arson with Intent to Endanger Life. A PSNI spokesperson added: “We would appeal to anyone who may have any information which might help us to contact detectives at Musgrave via 101, and quote reference number 1558 of 02/12/25.” You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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