Co Down: Female rescued from house following petrol bomb attack
Police are appealing for information after an arson attack on a house in the Manse Court area of Saintfield in the early hours of Wednesday (April 1).
Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “At approximately 1.15am, it was reported that a window had been smashed and a petrol bomb had been throw into the property, causing it to catch fire.
“Officers along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended and a female resident was rescued from house.
“This is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or to anyone with CCTV, doorbell or other footage that could assist with enquiries to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 65 01/04/26.”
Alternatively, a report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form, or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.