Three people have been treated for smoke inhalation following an arson attack on a flat in Coleraine.
The incident happened at Drumard Drive just after 4am this morning (Tuesday, May 11).
Detective Sergeant Sarah Jane Moyne said police received a report that a bin had been placed against doors of flats and set on fire.
She said the fire was extinguished and three people who were in the property at the time were safely evacuated by NIFRS and treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.
“Enquiries are continuing to establishment the circumstances surrounding these incidents and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area at the time of the incident, should contact detectives on 101 and quote reference number 144 of 11/05/21.
“A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/,” she added.