Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of arson in north Belfast.

Detective Sergeant McCallum said: “At around 3:00am this morning, Friday, 25th July, police received a report that a petrol bomb had been thrown at a property in the Forthriver Road area of the town.

“Officers attended alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, who made the area safe.

"It appeared that the petrol bomb had been thrown through the living room window causing damage inside.

“One person was present in the property, fortunately no serious injuries have been reported at this time."

DS McCallum continued: "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 141 of 25/07/25."

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/