PICTURES: Woman escapes injury in arson attack at home

By The Newsroom
Published 28th Oct 2018, 18:44 BST
Updated 28th Oct 2018, 19:50 BST
The scene of the arson attackThe scene of the arson attack
The scene of the arson attack
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following an arson attack on a house in Teeling Avenue in Dunmurry early this morning.

Around 5.30am police received a report that a black bin had been placed at the rear door of the property and set alight.

A PSNI spokesman said: "Thankfully the female owner of the property was able to extinguish the fire. The property sustained smoke damage as a result."

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Detectives are treating the incident as arson with intent to endanger life and Detective Sergeant McCallum is appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with any information that can assist with the investigation to contact detectives in Musgrave on 101 quoting reference 427 28/10/18.

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.

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