Woman and child escape injury after fire in North Belfast

By Hannah Spratt

A woman and young child have escaped injury after a fire at a house in North Belfast.

The blaze broke out this morning in the garden of a property in Ballysillan Avenue.

The fire spread to the side of the property and caused smoke damage.

Damage was also caused to a nearby electric box and gable wall.

Police believe the fire was started deliberately.

A Police Spokesperson said: 

 “We are appealing to anyone with any information regarding the incident or who saw anything suspicious in the area to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 299 8/9/18. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”

I am shocked; I am angry; I am appalled. Just away from the scene of another attack in Ballysillan Avenue. Those behind these attacks will fail miserably in trying to intimidate locals from their homes.

Anyone with info should contact PSNI. Press statement to follow. pic.twitter.com/s02AbPPjSY

— Cllr Dale Pankhurst (@Dale_Pankhurst) September 8, 2018