Man and woman left 'shaken' after arson attack
A man and a woman have been left shaken after an arson attack in north Belfast.
Police are appealing for information following the incident on Sunday evening.
Detective Sergeant Sarah Cunningham said: “At around 8.30pm, police received a report of a fire at a house on the Shore Road, close to the Skegoneill area.
“Officers attended alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the fire.
“It is believed that an accelerant had been poured onto the front door and set alight. A window had been smashed and smoke damage caused to the outside of the property.
“Thankfully, there were no reports of any injuries, although a man and a woman who were in the house at the time have been left shaken by the attack.
“We are treating this matter as arson, and are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area, or who may have relevant CCTV or other footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact us on 101 quoting reference 1536 18/10/26.” Alternatively, you can call us on the 101 number or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.