Ayrshire police are appealing for information following an attempted murder in the Longbar Avenue area of Beith.
The incident happened around 4.15am on Monday when a fire was deliberately started outside the door of a property.
A 33-year-old man was asleep inside at the time and had to jump out of an upstairs window.
He was not injured and did not require medical attention.
Detective Constable Fraser Murray, of Saltcoats CID, said: “This fire was wilful and fortunately the man inside the flat was not injured but he could easily have been.
“We would like to speak to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area around the time of the incident.
"In particular anyone who might have been driving and have dash-cam footage that might assist with our enquiries.
“If you can help please contact Saltcoats CID via 101, quoting incident number 0308 of Monday 24 May, 2021, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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