A man has been arrested following a report of an arson attack on a property in Antrim in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 14th April.

At approximately 3.35am, police received a report of a shop on fire in the Greystone Road area of the town.

Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service who extinguished the fire.

No injuries were reported, however extensive damage was caused to the business.

A man in his 20s was arrested a short time later on suspicion of a number of offences including arson, attempted criminal damage and theft.

He remains in custody at this time.

This is being treated as arson and enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or anyone with CCTV or other footage that could assist with enquiries is asked to contact police on  101, quoting reference 123 14/04/26.

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/