It is the second fire in the center since January 2021, with much research now underway. The “suspicious fire” broke out in the building at Donegall Pass, in southern Belfast, in the early hours of Friday, April 8. Read more: Man suffers “life-changing injuries” after liquid spilled on his face in Belfast A spokesman for the club said: “The restoration of the roof was completed on Wednesday, but last night we had a SECOND attack on the building. “Our hopes and dreams are on fire once again. “At the moment we do not want to talk to the media or politicians. We have no words.” The Belfast Multicultural Association Building on Friday (Image: Matt Mackey / PressEye) PSNI Superintendent Gerard Pollock said: “Police were informed of a fire in the building around 1.20am. this morning. The police officers attended along with fellow Firefighting and Rescue of Northern Ireland, who wiped the fire. “This is the second fire at this location since January 2021 and, as a result, we have launched a major investigation with Chief Detectives based at the Musgrave Police Department. Police are treating the fire as a suspected arson at the moment and as a hate crime. Belfast Multicultural Association Building (Image: Matt Mackey / PressEye) “I would like to appeal to anyone who has information or who has noticed any suspicious activity in the area late last night or early this morning to contact the detectives at Musgrave at 101, citing reference number 70 08/04/22. A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport or alternatively, the information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. “Police remain, however, and are working at the scene with special firefighters to determine the cause of the fire.” Read more: PSNI will send surplus equipment to Ukraine Read more: Worker ordered to carry suspected bomb “extruded” To receive the latest news directly in your inbox, subscribe to our free newsletter.
