East Belfast Church Targeted in Suspected Race Hate Arson

Police investigate fire at Universal Church of the Kingdom of God as a racially motivated hate crime.

Two masked men used an angle grinder to break into the church on Templemore Street before setting a fire.
The blaze caused damage to the shutters, front hall, and interior of the church.
The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, founded in Brazil, has a diverse congregation.
Local leaders condemned the attack and called for community solidarity.
Authorities are seeking information and footage from the public to aid their investigation.