Police investigating an arson which damaged a charitable organisation’s building in the Townsend Street area of west Belfast on Tuesday, 23rd July have made an arrest.

West Belfast Neighbourhood Inspector Róisín Brown said: “A man, aged in his 40s, was arrested this morning, Wednesday 24th July, by officers in the west Belfast area on suspicion of arson and related offences.

“He remains in custody at this time assisting officers with their enquiries as the investigation continues.

“Anyone who can help with our ongoing enquiries is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 19 23/07/24.

“We also wish to hear from anyone who would have any dash-cam or CCTV footage of the Townsend Road area and noticed anything suspicious, to make contact with police.”

A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/