Belfast: Antrim Road property evacuated as man arrested at the scene over suspected arson
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life after an incident on the Antrim Road in north Belfast.
Detectives received a report at approximately 9.30pm that a man had been threatened at a flat by a number of people, some armed with knives.
The incident happened on Friday night.
Detective Sergeant Kitchen said: “Officers attended and noticed that the property was on fire. Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service were called and the fire was extinguished.
"A number of people were evacuated from the building, however no one was injured.”
A 46-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of arson endangering life and remains in police custody at this time.
"Enquiries are ongoing and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or to anyone with CCTV or other footage that could assist with the investigation, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 1810 23/05/25,” added Det Serg Kitchen.