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News Man arrested over Belfast arson attacks
Man arrested over Belfast arson attacks | Belfast Telegraph
A man has been arrested following a number of arson attacks in Belfast.
Police received a report at 4.55am on Saturday of a male lighting fires behind commercial premises in the Woodstock Road area.
A spokesperson said: “Officers attended the scene, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the fire.
“Thankfully, there were no injuries reported.
“A 33-year-old man – who has been linked to a number of similar arsons in the area in recent days – was subsequently arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life with intent.
“He remains in police custody at this time.”
The PSNI has asked anyone with information to contact them.