Two males were seen leaving the incident
Police say they are treating an incident in Belfast as deliberate ignition and arson with intent to endanger life.
Officers in the south of the city say they received a report at around 4.55am on Tuesday that a gas box had been set alight by two males in the Eliza Street Close area. The males are believed to have made off in the direction of Friendly Street.
Detective Sergeant Long said: “Officers attended the scene, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the fire. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. However, the fire is being treated as deliberate ignition and as arson with intent to endanger life.
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“Our enquiries are ongoing, and we would appeal to anyone who saw what happened, or who might have any information, including CCTV, dash-cam or other footage, to contact police on the 101 number, quoting reference 136 of 10/02/26.”
Detective Long added: “Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.”
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