POLICE in east Belfast are investigating an arson attack on a parked van at Bramcote Street in the early hours of this morning, Sunday, October 15. 

The white Peugeot Boxer van was reported on fire to police at around 3.50 am.

The van and a nearby parked car were seriously damaged as a result of the incident.

The incident is being treated as a hate crime by police.

Officers would ask anyone with any information about the incident to contact them at Strandtown on 101 quoting reference number 475 15/10/17.

Or they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.