Detectives in Belfast are investigating two reports of arson in the west of the city overnight.

Detective Inspector McDonnell said: "We first received a report at 10pm on Tuesday, 30th July that a 5G phone mast was on fire in the Stewartstown Road area. A further report was received at 12.55am on Wednesday, 31st July that a second mast had been set alight beside the Monagh by-pass. 

"Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended each report and extinguished the fires.

Detective Inspector McDonnell continued: "We are investigating a potential link between these incidents and a report received at around 1.20am on Tuesday, which related to an arson attack on two mast on the Springfield Road. 

"We are appealing to anyone who was in any of these areas and who may have information, or dash-cam or other footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference 1835 of 30/07/24.

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. 

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.