Police treating fire near house as arson

A woman suffered slight smoke inhalation after the fire outside the front door of a semi-detached house in Tirowen Drive last Wednesday night.

She was the only person in the house at the time of the incident, but police say she managed to escape uninjured.

Officers say that a bag of rubbish had been set alight close to the property at 11.40pm.

Two appliances from Lisburn Fire Station and one from Cadogan Fire Station attended the incident.

Lagan Valley Alliance representative Trevor Lunn condemned the attack.

Mr Lunn said: “This was a despicable incident. Those who carry out such acts must be brought to justice. My thoughts are with the person in the house at the time as this must have been a very traumatic ordeal.

“Anyone with information on this incident should contact police immediately to assist them with their investigation.”

Anyone who noticed any unusual activity in the area or who has any information is asked to contact Lisburn CID on 0845 600 8000. Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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