Man and woman shaken after arson attack on north Belfast home

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 12:57 · Archive

A man and woman were in a house when it was targeted in an arson attack in north Belfast on Sunday evening.

A man and a woman were left shaken after an arson attack on a house in north Belfast on Sunday evening. Emergency services were called to Shore Road, close to the Skegoneill area, at 8.30 pm on Sunday 18 October following reports of a fire at the property.

According to police, an accelerant was poured onto the front door of the house and set alight. A window was also smashed, and smoke damage was caused to the outside of the property. The man and woman who were inside at the time were uninjured.

Detective Sergeant Sarah Cunningham said: 'Thankfully, there were no reports of any injuries, although a man and a woman who were in the house at the time have been left shaken by the attack.' Police are treating the incident as arson.

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene and extinguished the fire. Police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area, or who may have relevant CCTV footage, to contact them on 101 quoting reference 1536 18/10/26. Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

How it is being reported

• Occupants shaken after arson attack on North Belfast propertyThe police and fire service were called to the sceneBelfast Live · 19 Oct, 12:42
• Man and woman left shaken after north Belfast home targeted in arson attackBelfast Telegraph · 19 Oct, 12:34
• Man and woman left 'shaken' after arson attackA man and a woman have been left shaken after an arson attack in north Belfast.News Letter · 19 Oct, 10:50

In this story: Shore Road · Skegoneill · north Belfast · Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service · Sarah Cunningham

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