POLICE were back at the scene today of this latest arson attack on a 5G mast in West Belfast

On Saturday afternoon a mast was destroyed during a blaze at the Springbank Industrial Estate in Poleglass. Several masts have been set alight in the West of the city in recent years.

West Belfast MP Paul Maskey condemned the latest attack.

“I want to strongly condemn the latest suspected arson attack on a 5G mast,” said the Sinn Féin man. “This behaviour is both ludicrous and absolutely nonsensical.

“Just a few weeks ago, Sinn Féin 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.”

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Police said the blaze was reported at 2.40pm on Saturday afternoon. The Fire & Rescue Service attended and extinguished the fire.

“Enquiries are continuing and at this stage, the fire is being treated as deliberate ignition," said Detective Sergeant McVeagh.

“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.