06/01/2020

Man Due In Court Over Co L'Derry Arson

Detectives investigating an arson attack at a house in Dungiven, Co L'Derry have charged a man to appear in court.

The 58 year-old is accused of endangering life with intent following the blaze in the Ard na Smoll area on Friday night, 03 January.

NIFRS later ruled the fire to be deliberate ignition.

No one was injured in the incident, but significant damage was caused to the property in what police have condemned as a "reckless and sinister act".

The suspect will appear at Coleraine Magistrates Court later today, Monday 06 January.



(JG/CM)

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