31/07/2024
Police Investigating Fire At 5G Communications Mast
An investigation has been launched following a suspected arson attack on a 5G communications mast in West Belfast.
At around 9.30pm last night, Tuesday, 30 July, emergency services responded to reports of a fire at the Dairy Farm in the Stewartstown Road area.
It is understood that 'significant damage' has been caused to the 5G communications mast.
The PSNI have described the incident as "reckless and dangerous" and posed a serious threat to the public.
Anyone with any information about the incident, or anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the Stewartstown Road area, is asked to contact police.
At around 9.30pm last night, Tuesday, 30 July, emergency services responded to reports of a fire at the Dairy Farm in the Stewartstown Road area.
It is understood that 'significant damage' has been caused to the 5G communications mast.
The PSNI have described the incident as "reckless and dangerous" and posed a serious threat to the public.
Anyone with any information about the incident, or anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the Stewartstown Road area, is asked to contact police.
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