15/08/2005
Arson attack on grocery store
Detectives are investigating an arson attack on a grocery store in North Belfast at the weekend.
The fire started on Sunday morning after two men entered the store on the Antrim Road and set newspapers alight before fleeing the scene.
A male shop assistant and his female colleague became aware of the fire after hearing a noise and seeing smoke and flames. Neither was hurt during the incident however both were treated for shock and smoke inhalation afterwards. Extensive smoke damage was caused throughout the store.
Detectives are keeping an open mind on the reason for the incident and the motive for the attack has yet to be established.
Police are keen to speak to anyone who was in the Antrim Road area shortly before 10.50am and may have noticed the two men entering or leaving the store or anyone else who may be able to assist the enquiry in any way.
Anyone with information should contact CID at Antrim Road on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(MB/SP)
The fire started on Sunday morning after two men entered the store on the Antrim Road and set newspapers alight before fleeing the scene.
A male shop assistant and his female colleague became aware of the fire after hearing a noise and seeing smoke and flames. Neither was hurt during the incident however both were treated for shock and smoke inhalation afterwards. Extensive smoke damage was caused throughout the store.
Detectives are keeping an open mind on the reason for the incident and the motive for the attack has yet to be established.
Police are keen to speak to anyone who was in the Antrim Road area shortly before 10.50am and may have noticed the two men entering or leaving the store or anyone else who may be able to assist the enquiry in any way.
Anyone with information should contact CID at Antrim Road on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(MB/SP)
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