Police are investigating a racially motivated arson attack on a house in Belfast where two young children were present. Thankfully, the family escaped unharmed but extensive damage was caused to the property.
An arson attack on a house in Belfast with two young children inside was racially-motivated, police have said.
A PSNI spokesperson said police officers attended the scene and colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the fire.READ MORE - 'Every parent's worst nightmare' - Community in total shock as police investigate sudden death of child in Belfast "This, however, was a deliberate attack on a young family which could have had potentially serious consequences.
"Extensive damage was also caused to the door, its surrounding frame and the hallway area of the property."
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