Police treating Co Down blaze as arson with intent to endanger life
Police say they are treating a fire at a house in Bangor as as arson with intent to endanger life.
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following the attack in the early hours of Sunday.
Detective Sergeant Crossett said: “We received a report at approximately 5.30am of a fire in the Balloo Walk area of the city.
“Officers attended the scene, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service who extinguished the blaze.
“Extensive damage was caused to rooms inside a property. Thankfully, no injuries were reported and the house was unoccupied at the time of the fire.
“We are treating this report as arson with intent to endanger life, and enquiries are ongoing today to determine a motive and who was involved.
“Anyone who was in the area between the times of 2am and 7am and noticed anything suspicious to make contact with us.
“We also want to hear from anyone who may have CCTV, dash-cam or other footage of the area to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 328 06/09/26.”
A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport
Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org