Two Arrested After Petrol Bomb Attack on Saintfield Home

Overview

• Detectives arrested a man in his 40s and a woman in her 30s on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, and both remain in police custody.
• Police say a window at a Manse Court house was smashed before a petrol bomb was thrown inside, which set the property on fire.
• Officers and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service crews attended the scene and rescued a female resident from the house.
• Investigators have appealed for witnesses and for CCTV or doorbell footage that could help the case, asking callers to quote reference 65 01/04/26.
• Members of the public can contact detectives on 101 or share information anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, and no motive has been disclosed as inquiries continue.