A woman in her 70s has been rescued from a house fire in Antrim after her home was set alight.
Detectives investigating the incident, which took place at residential premises in the Rathglynn area of Antrim, confirmed they are treating it as arson with intent.
They are appealing for information after the woman was taken to hospital for treatment for burns on her hands and smoke inhalation.
Two other people also received injuries as they provided assistance in attempting to rescue her.
Detective Sergeant Crothers said: “At around 3:20am, it was reported to police that a property in the area was set alight. It was reported that a woman in her 70s was inside the property at the time. She was taken to hospital for treatment to burns to her hands and smoke inhalation following the incident.
“A woman aged in her 40s was treated for both smoke inhalation and injuries to her hands, as she attempted to free the woman from the property. Another man, also aged in his 40s was also treated for smoke inhalation as he attempted to provide assistance.
“Colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, who were already in attendance, dealt with the fire.
“The property was significantly damaged and at this stage, the incident is being treated as arson with intent.
“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and police would appeal to anyone with any information, to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 120 21/01/25.
Sharing details and images, NIFRS North posted on Facebook: “At 0310 hrs this morning fire crews from Antrim and Ballymena Fire Stations attended a ‘persons reported’ call in the Rathglynn area of Antrim.
“Crews wearing breathing apparatus rescued one female and extinguished the fire.
“The scene has now been handed over to the PSNI. Fire crews from Antrim will be in the area today to offer home fire safety advice to residents.”