Northern Ireland

WATCH: South Belfast arson attack captured on camera

CCTV footage shows a large fireball before the attacker set the car alight
CCTV footage shows a large fireball before the attacker set the car alight
By Allan Preston

VIDEO footage has emerged of an arson attack in south Belfast which left a car completely destroyed.

In the security camera clip, the attacker smashes the back windows of a black Chevrolet Captiva and pours liquid accelerant into the car.

At one point, he also appears to nearly set himself alight as he sparks the flames.

A police spokesperson said the incident on the Bentham Drive area was reported around 4.35am.

"The vehicle was set alight and extensively damaged. It was reported the tyres of the vehicle were slashed during the incident," they said.

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A car was destroyed during an arson attack in south Belfast in the early hours of Monday morning. Picture, Mal McCann
A car was destroyed during an arson attack in south Belfast in the early hours of Monday morning. Picture, Mal McCann

Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances, and anyone with relevant information has been asked to call 101, quoting reference 222 for October 30.

Information can also be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A car was destroyed during an arson attack in south Belfast, with the incident caught on camera. Picture, Mal McCann
A car was destroyed during an arson attack in south Belfast, with the incident caught on camera. Picture, Mal McCann
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Damage caused outside a property in south Belfast where a black car was set alight in an arson attack early on Monday morning. Picture, Mal McCann.
Damage caused outside a property in south Belfast where a black car was set alight in an arson attack early on Monday morning. Picture, Mal McCann.