A house has been damaged in a suspected arson attack in Antrim.
No one was in the house at Altmore Close.
However, residents from the next door property were forced to leave their home as firefighters from NIFRS dealt with the blaze.
Detectives are investigating the arson attack which happened yesterday evening (January 15) at around 9:25pm.
Detective Sergeant Lorimer said thankfully, no-one was in the house at the time.
“Significant damage was caused to the house as a result of this sinister attack, which we are treating as arson with intent to endanger life.
“Enquiries continue, and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, or just prior to when the blaze was reported to us and saw any suspicious activity, or who has information about this incident, to call detectives on 101 and quote reference number 1764 of 15/01/21.”
Information can also be given on the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.