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18/01/2016
Police Appeal Following Suspected Arson Attack In L'Derry
Police have launched an investigation following a suspected arson attack in L'Derry.
The incident occurred in the Liscloon Drive area on Saturday.
A passing police patrol noticed a fire at a shed at around 6.30am.
The Fire Service were alerted and put the blaze out.
A police spokesperson said: "Whilst no-one was injured as a result of this incident, it could well have quickly become a lot more serious due to the close proximity of the oil tank to the fire."
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/LM)
The incident occurred in the Liscloon Drive area on Saturday.
A passing police patrol noticed a fire at a shed at around 6.30am.
The Fire Service were alerted and put the blaze out.
A police spokesperson said: "Whilst no-one was injured as a result of this incident, it could well have quickly become a lot more serious due to the close proximity of the oil tank to the fire."
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/LM)
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