A black bin was placed at the rear door of a property and set alight in Dumurry, in what police are treating as an arson attack.
The incident happened around 5:30am this morning (Sunday, October 28) at a house in Teeling Avenue.
The woman owner of the property was able to extinguish the fire. The property sustained smoke damage as a result.
Detectives are treating the incident as arson with intent to endanger life.
Detective Sergeant McCallum is appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with any information who 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.