RESIDENTS at two properties targeted in a suspected arson attack in the New Lodge area are ‘lucky to be alive’.
Those are the words of Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín.
People in New Lodge lucky to be alive pic.twitter.com/PNSoWudy5Q
— Carál Ní Chuilín (@CaralNiChuilin) August 14, 2018
The two homes were extensively damaged and a woman in an adjoining flat was treated for the effects of smoke inhalation.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following the fires at the two flats on New Lodge Road in north Belfast which broke out around 6am this morning.
Police and fire crews attended and the fire was extinguished.
While at the scene, firefighters discovered a fire in a second flat. Both flats were unoccupied at the time of the incident.
'We are lucky not to be dealing with serious injuries or death as a result of this reckless action,' said Detective Inspector Denis McGaffin following fires at two flats on New Lodge Road in north Belfast early this morning, Tuesday 14 August.https://t.co/ryy7KDzszI
— PSNI North Belfast (@PSNIBelfastN) August 14, 2018
Detective Inspector Denis McGaffin said they are lucky not to be dealing with serious injuries or death as a result of this reckless action.
“A robust investigation has now commenced and I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the incidents or anyone with any information that can assist with the investigation to contact Detectives in Musgrave on 101 quoting reference 159 14/08/18. 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,” he added.
