A number of windows were also smashed in the area, with a large police presence at the scene
Emergency services were dispatched post-haste to Gregg Street in the city following a distress call just after 5.20pm on Sunday, June 8.
The scene was swarming with law enforcement, as roughly ten police vehicles, including the Tactical Support Group, converged alongside a fire engine and two officers’ cars in response to the crisis.
Inspector Davison reported:
“We received a report at approximately 5pm of an assault and extensive criminal damage caused to two ground floor flats within a building in the Gregg Street area of the city.”
He detailed the vandalism: “Windows of two of the flats were smashed – and a chemical substance, believed to be petrol, was poured through a letterbox.”
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The Inspector confirmed the swift arrival of emergency teams:
“Officers attended, alongside colleagues from other emergency services.”, reports Belfast Live.
In a stroke of luck, there was no need for evacuation and no severe injuries were reported.
Davison continued: “Four people, three men aged in their 30s, and a woman, also aged in her 30s, were arrested at the scene in connection with the investigation.”
He noted that the inquiry was still in its infancy:
“Enquiries are at an early stage this evening – and we are still investigating the full circumstances of what happened.”
Despite the initial alarm, the incident’s status was eventually downgraded.
The Inspector made an appeal for public assistance:
“We would appeal to anyone with any information which might assist us to get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference number 961 08/06/25.”
He also provided an alternative contact method:
“Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”
