Two people arrested by police investigating a petrol bomb attack on a Saintfield home have been released
Two people arrested by police investigating an arson attack on a house in the Manse Court area of Saintfield on Wednesday (April 1) have been released.
A man aged in his 40s and a woman aged in her 30s were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. They have been released on police bail to allow for further police enquiries to be conducted.
The PSNI has appealed for information about the early morning incident.
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.”