Authorities are investigating the burning of a 5G mast on the outskirts of Belfast as a possible intentional act, reports Breaking News.
The incident took place on Saturday in the Springbank Industrial Estate, located in Dunmurry.
According to police, they received a call shortly after 2.40pm reporting that a 5G mast in the area had been set on fire, reports Breaking News.
“Colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service attended and extinguished the fire,” they said, reports Breaking News.
“Inquiries are continuing and at this stage, the fire is being treated as deliberate ignition. We are appealing to anyone who was in the area and who may have information, dash-cam or other footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 801 07/06/25,” reports Breaking News.
Paul Maskey, Sinn Féin MP for West Belfast, has denounced the incident.
“I want to strongly condemn the latest suspected arson attack on a 5G mast,” he said.
“This behaviour is both ludicrous and absolutely nonsensical. Just a few weeks ago, Sinn Fein published the results of a survey highlighting widespread mobile signal black spots across the west of the city — some of which are due to damage caused to masts. We will continue our efforts to secure better mobile coverage for our communities. Those responsible for this disgraceful vandalism must be brought to justice, and I urge anyone with information to come forward and contact the PSNI,” reports Breaking News.
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