AN early morning arsonist poured an accelerant over the front door of a house in Whitefield before igniting it.

The blaze at the property in Dudley Avenue, which happened at around 4.55am on Sunday (June 15), caused £100 worth of damage.

The 30-year-old male occupant of the house was alerted by a fire alarm. Police say the fire was confined to the door. Inquiries are continuing.

A Whitefield fire crew was called out to the house.

Anyone with information should ring Whitefield CID on 856 8248.