Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a reported arson attack in north Belfast earlier today, Friday 3rd January.
Just before 12.25pm, detectives received a report that petrol had been poured through the letterbox of a residential property in the Ashfield Court area before it was set alight, causing damage to the door.
Three people were inside the home at the time, and according to police, it was only thanks to their quick actions that they were able to extinguish the fire before it spread further.
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It’s reported that this followed an altercation nearby a short time previously, and police have appealed to anyone who may have seen these events occur to contact them.
A 33-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including arson with intent to endanger life and remains in custody at this time.
In a statement, the PSNI said: “If you have any information that may be useful to our investigation, the number to call is 101, quoting reference 566 of 03/01/25.”
Information can also be provided online at reporting.psni.police.uk/report, or to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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