A Belfast business owner is devastated after her shop was set ablaze shortly after opening
Belfast: A local business owner is feeling crushed after her shop was destroyed in an arson attack. Just a few months after opening, her dream has turned into a nightmare.
Deborah Kane had put her heart and soul into launching Pretty in Pink on North Street. She worked hard with the Belfast City Council to make it happen, and it was finally a reality.
But then, on a Saturday night, someone drove a van into her store and set it on fire. Can you believe that? It’s just heartbreaking.
When Deborah got the call from the police, she thought it was a prank. But when she arrived, she was in shock. She couldn’t wrap her head around why someone would do this to her.
She had spent 17 months getting everything ready, and now it was all gone. The front of her shop was completely destroyed, and she has no idea when she can reopen.
Deborah said she feels completely heartbroken and is unsure of what to do next. It’s such a tough situation for her.
Police are on the case, looking for the person responsible. They reported that a white Peugeot Partner van was involved, and a man got out to set the fire before running away.
They’re asking anyone who might have seen something or has dashcam footage to reach out. It’s a sad story, and hopefully, they can find out who did this.
