Detectives are appealing for information following a report of arson at residential premises in East Belfast on Monday 18th May.
Detective Sergeant Andrews said: “At around 3am, it was reported that the front door of a flat located at the Finmore Court area had been set alight with accelerant used. Two women, one aged in her 40s and one in her 30s and a man in his 30s were inside the upstairs flat during the incident, but were not injured. Colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service extinguished the fire.
“One man in his 20s was arrested in relation to the incident. He remains in police custody at this time.
“We would continue to appeal for information or who saw anything suspicious in the Finmore Court area of East Belfast between 12am and 3am, to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 104 18/05/26. You can also submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/ .”