Three people were fortunate to escape unharmed following a reported arson attack in Belfast, police have said.
Detectives are appealing for information following the incident in the north of the city on Friday.
Just before 12.25pm, police received a report that petrol had been poured through the letterbox of a residential property in the Ashfield Court area before it was set alight, causing damage to the door.
PSNI Detective Sergeant Kitchen said: “Three people were inside the home at the time, and it’s only thanks to their quick actions that they were able to extinguish the fire before it spread further.
“It’s reported that this followed an altercation nearby a short time previously, and we want to appeal to anyone who may have seen these events occur to contact police.”
A 33-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including arson with intent to endanger life.
Today the PSNI said she had been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
News Catch Up – Friday 3 January