Man held over Halloween attacks

A man has been arrested in connection with Halloween firebomb attacks on Belfast stores, police said today.

The man (aged 22), is being questioned by detectives investigating incidents at premises on the Boucher Road on November 1.

“He is continuing to assist police with their inquiries,” a PSNI spokeswoman said.

Millions of pounds worth of damage was caused to furniture stores Homebase and Reids on November 1.

Police blamed the attacks on republican dissident groups, including the Real IRA.