Cars parked at Belfast City Hospital damaged in Co Antrim

Police are appealing for information.

Police are appealing for information.
Author: Hannah PattersonPublished 6th Jul 2024
Last updated 6th Jul 2024

A number of cars have been damaged in Belfast.

Police say it happened last night between 8.20 and 9.20 within the grounds of a hospital on the Lisburn Road.

It was reported the windscreens of up to 11 vehicles parked in the area had been broken.

Inspector McCrum said: “A report was received shortly after 10pm that the windscreens of up to 11 vehicles parked in the area had been broken.

“Enquiries are ongoing at this time, with CCTV and other footage being examined. We are keen to establish a motive and who was involved in this senseless act of criminal damage.

“Anyone who was in the area between 8.20pm and 9.20pm and noticed anything suspicious or out of the ordinary, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1733 05/07/24.”

A report can alternatively be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/