PSNI investigate school arson attack

Police in Northern Ireland have begun an investigation into a suspected arson attack at a school in north Belfast today.

Police in Northern Ireland have begun an investigation into a suspected arson attack at a school in north Belfast today.

The fire at the school on Ballysillan Road was reported to police at 4.15 pm today. A police spokesman said the school's sports hall was believed to have suffered extensive damage in the attack.

Police are appealing for anyone with information relating to the incident to come forward.

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