Residents in the Ceylon Street area of North Belfast are being urged to come forward with information after a serious arson attack occurred late on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Police are investigating the incident which saw a house deliberately set on fire. Officers received a report at approximately 11:40 pm that a property was ablaze, and attended the scene alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS).
Upon investigation, it was observed that a bin had been placed inside the kitchen, near the doorway, and then intentionally set alight. The suspect is reported to have exited the house through an open rear bedroom window following the attack.
Crucially, police confirmed that no occupants were inside the property at the time, and thankfully, no injuries have been reported. However, authorities are treating this incident extremely seriously as arson with intent to endanger life.
Police are now making an urgent appeal to the North Belfast community for assistance. If you were in the Ceylon Street area last night and saw anything suspicious, or if you have any relevant video footage, including CCTV, doorbell camera footage, or dashcam recordings, please contact the PSNI immediately on 101. The reference number for this incident is 1412 30/12/25.