09/09/2025
Man Arrested After 5G Mast Fire In West Belfast
Detectives have arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of arson after a fire at a 5G mast off the Whiterock Road in West Belfast. Officers and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene shortly after 11.30pm on Sunday, 7 September, and extinguished the blaze.
The incident is the latest in a series of arson attacks on telecommunications masts in the area. Detective Inspector McAnee warned that the attacks have a "significant social and economic impact" and are "extremely reckless and dangerous."
The arrested man is currently in police custody.
Police are appealing for witnesses who were in the area between 10.30pm and midnight and saw a man riding a yellow bicycle. They are also asking residents with CCTV or dashcam footage to contact them.
Anyone who may have any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1569 07/09/25.
A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
The incident is the latest in a series of arson attacks on telecommunications masts in the area. Detective Inspector McAnee warned that the attacks have a "significant social and economic impact" and are "extremely reckless and dangerous."
The arrested man is currently in police custody.
Anyone who may have any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1569 07/09/25.
A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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