12/04/2016

Four People Escape Injury Following Arson Attack In L'Derry

Four people have escaped injury following an arson attack in L'Derry.

The incident happened at a house in the Drumard Park area at around 3am on Tuesday.

Police believe old furniture was deliberately placed against the door of the property and set alight.

The residents, who were in the property at the time, made there way out the back door. No injuries were reported.

The front door of the house was badly damaged in the blaze.

A motive has not yet been established.

(CD)

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