Two men charged over series of arson attacks on 5G masts
Two men have been charged with arson related to attacks on 5G masts over a two-year period. The Police Service of Northern Ireland conducted an investigation leading to their arrest, with charges including multiple counts of arson. The incidents, believed to be driven by conspiracy theories about 5G technology, have caused significant damage.
- ▪The two men face charges for arson attacks on 5G masts in west Belfast from 2023 to 2025.
- ▪One man is charged with eight counts of arson and conspiracy, while the other faces one charge.
- ▪The attacks are linked to conspiracy theories claiming 5G radiation causes health issues, which have been debunked by science.
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