POLICE investigating the burglary of a priest's home in Belfast have arrested two people.
The man and woman were arrested in connection with Thursday's incident after initially being detained over a separate report of arson.
Police said the 25-year-old woman and 38-year-old man remain in custody 'as enquiries continue into their suspected involvement in these linked reports'.
The Belfast Telegraph reported that the home of Father Nideesh Varghese was burgled while he was out hearing confessions.
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker said keys to local chapels were taken during the incident along with a passport, laptop and cash.
"This is a despicable act and those behind it must be held to account," he added.
The PSNI confirmed it received a report at 10.20pm on Thursday that a property on the Twinbrook Road had been broken into and that a number of items including cash and a laptop were taken.
"Initial enquiries have identified two suspects, a man and a woman, who gained entry via a side door of the property," added a statement.
St Luke's Parish in Twinbrook later thanked parishioners who offered help and made donations following the burglary at Fr Nideesh's home.
"Your kindness and generosity have been overwhelming," it added.