A man inside the property sustained head injuries that police believe are consistent with a suspected assault.
A house and three vehicles have been substantially damaged following an arson with intent to endanger life incident and burglary in Newtownabbey.
Police received a report at approximately 11pm on Thursday, April 16 in relation to three vehicles and a house on fire in the Fairview Lane area.
On officers’ arrival, colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service were in attendance extinguishing the fires which the PSNI say they are treating as arson with intent.
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A PSNI spokesperson said: “The occupants of the property were able to evacuate, with a man sustaining minor head injuries that we believe are consistent with a suspected assault.
“Substantial damage was caused to the house and vehicles due to the fires. We’re also investigating the potential that a disturbance and assault had occurred inside the property.
“Enquiries are continuing to determine a motive and who was involved. We are keen to hear from anyone who may have CCTV, dash-cam or other footage of the area or who noticed suspicious behaviour. Please phone us on 101, quoting reference number 1832 16/04/26.”
A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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