East Belfast church fire 'was arson'

Published Saturday, 02 July 2011
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The Fire Service says a blaze at a church in east Belfast on Friday night was arson.

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A shed on the grounds of the Presbyterian Church at Strandburn Drive was completely destroyed when the fire took hold at around 9.30pm.

The building was well alight when emergency crews arrived, before being brought under control.

Seven other homes were partly damaged in the blaze.

Police are investigating the incident and have asked anyone with information to contact them.

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3 Comments
Michael in Edinburgh wrote (325 days ago):
When are the people of Northern Ireland going to grow up ?
Sarah in Bangor wrote (326 days ago):
What sort of mindless thuggery is this?? What is achieved through burning a house of worship?? Just when I think things can't get any worse I see these sort of mindless acts. One could be forgiven for feeling despaired!!! and they say that we have peace and a shared community!!!
angie in belfast wrote (326 days ago):
Protestant churches now being burnt too...not good
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