Fire Service staff inspect a Corstorphine house which was severely damaged in an arson attack on Monday night. Photo by Peter McIntosh.
Emergency services were called to the Middleton Rd house at 9.30pm on Monday.
Detective Sergeant Brett Roberts, of Dunedin, said the rented property was unoccupied at the time, and he praised the actions of a neighbour who raised the alarm.
Police did not believe the arson was linked to the former Mongrel Mob property, also in Middleton Rd, which was set on fire earlier this year.
Det Sgt Roberts said police wanted to hear from anyone who noticed persons acting suspiciously around the property during the past week, particularly on Monday night.
Southern Region Safety fire officer Barry Gibson said the living area and a bedroom were severely damaged by fire, while there was smoke damage throughout property.
