Belfast: threatening graffiti has appeared on a wall near an attack on a homeless charity
Meanwhile, a man has been arrested on suspicion of arson
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after damage to a homeless charity in west Belfast.
Police are also probing menacing graffiti that appeared on a street nearby - threatening anyone involved in repairing the damage to the Welcome Centre building.
The centre on Townsend Street was significantly damaged in the early hours of Tuesday when a stolen Volkswagen Golf was rammed in reverse into the shutters and then set alight.
The suspect, aged in his 40s, was detained on Wednesday morning on suspicion of arson and related offences.
Officers are also investigating the graffiti that was daubed on a wall in the nearby Milford Close area. Police received a report about the incident around 1.20am on Wednesday.
West Belfast Neighbourhood Inspector RĂłisĂn Brown said: “A man, aged in his 40s, was arrested this morning, Wednesday 24th July, by officers in the west Belfast area on suspicion of arson and related offences.
“He remains in custody at this time assisting officers with their enquiries as the investigation continues.
“Anyone who can help with our ongoing enquiries is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 19 23/07/24.
“We also wish to hear from anyone who would have any dash-cam or CCTV footage of the Townsend Road area and noticed anything suspicious, to make contact with police.”
A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/