Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a flat in the Whitewell area of Newtownabbey.
The fire broke out around 11pm on Tuesday evening (8 February) at Mulderg Drive.
Detective Sergeant McCartan said firefighters extinguished the fire, which is believed at this stage to have been caused by accelerant being poured over the front door of the property.
“Fortunately no one was inside the flat at the time of the incident, which we are investigating as arson. Our enquiries are ongoing, and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed any suspicious activity, or who has any information which can assist us, to call 101 and quote reference number 1899 of 08/02/22,” said the Detective Sergeant.
A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.