5G mast fire being treated as deliberate
Police received reports of the blaze in Dunmurry on Saturday afternoon
Last updated 7th Jun 2025
By Rebecca Black, PA
The burning of a 5G mast on the outskirt of Belfast is being treated as a suspected deliberate attack.
The incident happened in the Springbank Industrial estate in Dunmurry on Saturday.
A police spokesperson said they received a report shortly after 2.40pm that a 5G mast has been set alight in the area.
"Colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service attended and extinguished the fire," they said.
"Inquiries are continuing and at this stage, the fire is being treated as deliberate ignition.
"We are appealing to anyone who was in the area and who may have information, dash-cam or other footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 801 07/06/25."
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