PSNI appeal over arson attack on Belfast house

Police in Belfast are appealing for information about an arson attack in the city.

The incident occurred at a house in the Alliance Parade areas in the early hours of Saturday morning.

PSNI Det Sgt Dolores Black said a report regarding the fire was received at about 4am.

“It is believed that someone broke into the house and deliberately set it on fire, completely destroying it,” she said.

There was no one in the house at the time of the fire.

Anybody with information is asked to contact Musgrave station or the independent Crimestoppers charity on on 0800 555 111.