Police in east Belfast are investigating an arson attack at business premises on Imperial Drive, which has completely destroyed five vehicles and damaged one other. 

Police received a report of a fire at the premises shortly after 11.30pm on Tuesday night (4th November). Officers responded and attended the scene where the NIFRS was in attendance. Five cars have been completely destroyed as a result of the incident, while one further car sustained heat damage.

Inspector Connolly said: "CCTV footage shows a blue Toyota Yaris, with two males inside, ramming the shutter door to gain access to the yard. The passenger has then exited the Yaris and set the fires on the cars parked in the yard before the Yaris then makes off from the scene in the direction of the Ravenhill Road.

“I am appealing to anyone with any information, or anyone who was in the area at the time and may have captured dash cam footage which could assist with our enquiries, to contact officers at Strandtown station on 101, quoting reference number 1535 04/11/25.

“You can also submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”