Arsonists targeting 5G masts are putting themselves and the public 'at serious risk', says police
Detectives are appealing to the public for information about the crime.Detective Inspector Wilson said: 'Officers attended the scene, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the fire.'This is just one of a number of 5G masts that have been set on fire recently and I cannot emphasise enough the dangers of lighting fire to electrical equipment.'This is extremely reckless and those responsible are putting themselves and members of the public at serious risk.'We are treating this as arson and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or anyone with CCTV or other footage that could assist with inquiries are asked to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 37 16/08/25.'
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A 5G mast was set on fire in west Belfast in the early hours of fire, which is being treated as arson, happened on Beechmount Avenue and was reported to police at 00:30 comes after a number of 5G masts have been set on fire recently, mostly in west Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) attended along with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the fire. Det Insp Wilson of the PSNI said: "I cannot emphasise enough the dangers of lighting fire to electrical equipment. "This is extremely reckless, and those responsible are putting themselves and members of the public at serious risk." 'Fuelled by conspiracies' Sinn Féin councillor Ciaran Beattie has condemned the burning of the 5G mast."These vital pieces of infrastructure keep thousands of homes, businesses and public services connected across our city."The campaign against 5G masts, driven by a small minority and fuelled by conspiracies, must end," he said."Anyone with information should contact the PSNI. Those responsible must face the full force of the law." Police are appealing for information.
