Police in Belfast investigate a fire at a former gospel hall that they treat as racially motivated. Reporting across outlets says the building, long used as a place of worship, has been described as “totally gutted” after the blaze. The incident occurs at a property that police and other accounts indicate had been acquired by “legitimate business people,” suggesting it was no longer functioning as a hall at the time of the fire. While details such as the extent of damage and the cause are presented as part of an ongoing police inquiry, both sources characterize the burning as deliberate rather than accidental. Authorities state they suspect the arson is linked to racial hostility, and the case is being handled accordingly. No additional outcomes such as arrests or charges are reported in the excerpts provided. The investigation focuses on how the fire started, the circumstances around the property, and whether there is evidence linking the attack to racial motivation.