POLICE in Derry have appealed for information after ‘complete morons’ almost set fire to an oil tank in the city.
The incident happened on Tuesday night and police want anyone with information about those who lit the fires to come forward.
PSNI Foyle say on its Facebook page: “Around 8:30 pm on Tuesday evening, some complete morons set two fires at the back of a house in Bracken Park.
“Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Team 👮🏻♂️ are investigating.
“I’ve two aims with this post:
1. Any witnesses? We’d love to get the youth/s who did this.
2. Message to young people: look at how close that fire came to the oil tank!
“You’re hanging out in a group, you’re trying to be cool, throw in a little peer pressure and you’re setting fires.
“If that oil tank explodes – maybe the whole house goes up – maybe people inside.
“Is it honestly worth potentially killing an entire family and spending the rest of your life in prison for a ‘laugh’ and a ‘kick’?
“You think the people who egged you on will come visit you in prison? Fat chance.
“Reference: 1295 of 16/10/18 – get in touch with info.”
