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Detectives are appealing for information after a petrol bomb was thrown at a home in North Belfast's York Park on Sunday evening. The attack ignited a fire in the living room and is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life. Police are urging anyone with CCTV or doorbell footage to get in touch.
2026/10/26
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following a petrol bomb attack on a residential property in the York Park area of North Belfast on Sunday evening, October 25.
Emergency services responded to reports at approximately 7.55pm that a petrol bomb had been thrown at a house, igniting a fire inside the living room. Police officers attended the scene alongside crews from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who successfully extinguished the blaze.
Police have confirmed that the incident is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life, and full enquiries are currently underway.
Investigating officers are urging anyone living in or passing through the York Park area who may have noticed suspicious activity to get in touch. Local residents are also asked to review any CCTV, doorbell camera, or mobile phone footage that could assist detectives with their investigation.
Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or submit details online via the PSNI witness appeal portal. Reports can also be shared completely anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.