Man and two dogs inside house in south Belfast as front door was set on fire
Police are appealing for information.
There has been an arson attack at a property in south Belfast, a man and two dogs were inside.
It was reported at approximately 10.20 last night, that the door of a house in the Kilburn Street area had been set alight.
A police spokesperson said: “Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. However, the fire was extinguished prior to their arrival.
“Thankfully, a man and two dogs who were inside the property at the time of the fire, were uninjured.
“Scorch damage was caused to the front door area of the property, including its letterbox."
Police are treating this report as arson with intent to endanger life and an investigation is underway to determine exactly what happened, a motive, and who was involved.
Officers are appealing to anyone who may be able to assist with the investigation or has CCTV, dash-cam or mobile phone footage, to contact them on 101, quoting reference 1958 13/04/24.
“We are especially keen to hear from anyone who noticed suspicious activity or anything out of the ordinary in the Kilburn Street area between 10pm and 10.15pm, to get in touch.”
Alternatively, you can submit a report 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/