Police are investigating a fire at a property in Co Antrim was ‘arson with intent to endanger life’.

The began shortly before 1am, on Tuesday morning in the Durnish Road area.

Emergency services attended the scene and there were no reports of any injuries.

It’s believed at this stage that the blaze was started at the door of the property, which was unoccupied at the time- it also spread to adjoining properties.

Significant damage was caused to the property, including a collapsed roof. Damage was also caused to neighbouring properties.

A police spokesperson said, “We are treating this incident as arson with intent to endanger life, and officers remain at the scene this morning, as our investigation to establish the circumstances gets underway.”