Police are treating the incident as arson with intent to endanger life
Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) stock image. Picture: Aodhan Roberts/Belfast Telegraph.
Two people have escaped injury after a brick was thrown through the window and a front door set alight at a house in north Belfast.
Accelerant was used during the incident, which occurred on December 28.
Detective Sergeant McVeagh said: “At around 8.15pm last night, Sunday December 28, police received a report of arson at a residential property in the Lowwood Park area of the city.
“Officers attended alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service.
“It appears that a brick was thrown through a window at the front of the property, smashing it. An accelerant was then poured over the front door and set alight, causing scorch damage.
“Two adults were present in the property at the time but, thankfully, no injuries were reported.
Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) stock image. Picture: Aodhan Roberts/Belfast Telegraph.
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“We are treating this attack as arson with intent to endanger life.
“Our enquiries are ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who may be able to assist with our investigation, particularly anyone with CCTV, dashcam or other relevant footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference 1302 of 28/12/25.
“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/.”