A man and a teenage boy were injured following an attempted arson attack by “three men with hoods” on a property in Co Antrim.

The PSNI said the attack on a property in Cushendun took place on Sunday, January 19.

The men poured petrol inside the house after smashing glass doors at the rear of the property.

They fled before setting it alight, but the man and teenage boy, who were inside, sustained injuries from the broken glass.

Detective Sergeant McAdoo said: “At approximately 9.45pm it was reported that approximately three men with hoods arrived at a house in the Knocknacarry Road area and smashed glass doors at the rear of the property.

“The men proceeded to pour petrol inside the house, however made off before setting it alight.

“A man and a teenage boy who were inside the property at the time received treatment for injuries sustained by the broken glass.

“This is being treated as attempted arson with intent to endanger life and I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and witnessed the incident or to anyone with CCTV or other footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 1523 19/01/25.”