Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a fire at residential premises in Derry / Londonderry in the early hours of Saturday, July 19.
Police Derry City and Strabane say: “Shortly after 5.15am, a fire at a flat in the Clon Elagh area was reported. Police attended, along with other emergency services colleagues.
“Damage was caused to the inside and outside of the flat.
“Minor damage was also caused to a second flat.
“Thankfully, there was no-one in either property at the time.
“This is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life and anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything, or who may have CCTV or other video footage, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 273 of 19/7/25.
“Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/”
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