Police appeal for information following arson attack on Coleraine house
Police are investigating an early morning arson attack at a house in Coleraine.
The police said they received a report of a fire at a house in the Maple Drive area at approximately 1.30am on Wednesday, May 20.
PSNI Detective Inspector Ballentine said: “Officers attended the scene, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.
“On officers’ arrival, the fire had already been extinguished and thankfully no injuries were reported, despite a man being inside the property at the time.
“We’re treating this report as deliberate ignition – with one line of enquiry that a petrol bomb was thrown through a window – causing it to smash.
“Our enquiries are ongoing today to determine a motive and who was involved.
“We are keen to hear from anyone who noticed suspicious behaviour in the area around the time of the report.
“Please make contact with us on 101, quoting reference number 37 20/05/26 if you have any information, including CCTV, dash-cam or other footage of the area that could help with our investigation.”
A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport
Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org