Kincora Boys' Home targeted in arson attack

The Kincora Boys' Home has been the target of an arson attack in the early hours of Monday morning.

Author: Damien EdgarPublished 23rd Dec 2019
Last updated 23rd Dec 2019

A fire was reported at the building on the Newtownards Road in East Belfast shortly after midnight.

Police and the NIFRS attended the scene and the fire was eventually extinguished.

A car was reportedly heard speeding away from the area at the time of the incident.

Damage was caused to a ground room floor as a result of the fire.

Police have asked anyone with information to come forward.

The former boys' home is at the heart of numerous allegations of child sexual abuse for decades.