Appeal over Antrim house fire

Detectives in Antrim are appealing for information following a suspicious fire in the Thornway area of Co Antrim early this morning…

Detectives in Antrim are appealing for information following a suspicious fire in the Thornway area of Co Antrim early this morning.

The PSNI received a report of a fire at a residential property in the area at about 1am.

Police and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service personnel attended. The fire caused extensive damage to a shed at the rear of the property, which also spread to the house.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The female occupant escaped from the property safely.

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Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident or anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area to contact them at Antrim on 0845 600 8000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.