Coffs Clarence Police investigate suspected arson in Bellingen

A man woke to somebody banging on his door, then a flaming object smashing through his window.

The incident occurred on Ringwood Place, Bellingen.​

A man had a terrifying experience last Monday night (March 22) when he woke to somebody banging on his door, then a flaming object smashing through his window.

The incident occurred on Ringwood Place, Bellingen and officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District are investigating.

Police were told the 53-year-old resident was woken around 1am by someone banging on his front door and loungeroom window.

The resident then saw an unknown man throw an object – which was alight – through the loungeroom window.

The 53-year-old sustained minor burns to his legs while extinguishing the fire, several minutes before NSW Fire and Rescue crews arrived at the scene.

He did not require hospital treatment.

The person of interest is believed to be aged in his late teens to early 20s, with a thin build.

He was wearing dark pants, a dark hooded jumper and a red and white T-shirt. It’s believed the man may have injuries to his hands from the incident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Coffs/Clarence Police District or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report it at nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.