HC Deb 26 June 1972 vol 839 c270W
Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many Belfast Corporation buses were hijacked and burned in Belfast on Tuesday, 13th June; and what arrests were made in this connection.

Mr. David Howell

Eight were hijacked. Five were completely destroyed, one was partially destroyed and two were recovered intact. No arrests were made but as a result of the search of a house, following this incident, the occupant was charged with an offence under the Fire arms Act (Northern Ireland), 1969