Officers received a report at approximately 11:40pm that a property was on fire in the Ceylon Street area. PACEMAKER BELFAST 31/12/2025
A house in north Belfast has been damaged following an arson attack, police have said.
The PSNI said the house in the Ceylon Street area of the city was targeted on Tuesday evening.
It was confirmed nobody was in the home at the time when a nearby bin was set alight and placed near the home.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Officers received a report at approximately 11:40pm that a property was on fire in the Ceylon Street area.
“Police attended alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.
“It was observed that a bin had been placed inside the kitchen at the door and set on fire, with the suspect then exiting the house through an open rear bedroom window.
Officers received a report at approximately 11:40pm that a property was on fire in the Ceylon Street area. PACEMAKER BELFAST 31/12/2025
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“Thankfully, no occupants were in the property at the time and no injuries have been reported.
“This is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life and officers are appealing to anyone who may have relevant information regarding this, including anyone who may have video footage, CCTV, doorbell or other to get in contact on 101 quoting reference 1412 30/12/25.