Masked man carries out arson attack in Co Antrim

A masked man has carried out an arson attack on a house in Co Antrim.

A man and woman inside the house at the time of the fire in the Thistlewood Gardens area avoided injury but were left badly shaken, police said.

Just before 8.45pm on Monday, a masked man wearing blue jeans and a black top smashed a window at the front of the house before pouring an accelerant inside and setting it alight, it was reported.

As well as damage to the window, there is substantial smoke damage throughout the house.

The arsonist is believed to have left the scene on foot.

Detectives want anyone with information to contact them in Antrim on 101, quoting reference number 1993 of September 25 2023.