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03/05/2017
Family Escape Injury Following Arson Attack In L'Derry
A family have escaped injury following an arson attack in L'Derry.
The incident happened at a house in the Lower Bennett Street area just before 1.40am on Wednesday, 03 May.
It was reported that a pillow had been placed against the gas mains of the house and set alight.
Emergency services attended the scene and put the blaze out.
Damage was caused to the gas mains.
An elderly woman and her adult children who were in the property at the time were not injured, however they were left very shaken.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
(CD)
The incident happened at a house in the Lower Bennett Street area just before 1.40am on Wednesday, 03 May.
It was reported that a pillow had been placed against the gas mains of the house and set alight.
Emergency services attended the scene and put the blaze out.
Damage was caused to the gas mains.
An elderly woman and her adult children who were in the property at the time were not injured, however they were left very shaken.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
(CD)
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