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21/07/2023
Man Arrested In Connection With Suspected Arson In Limavady
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a suspected arson attack at a block of flats in Limavady.
At around 3.30am on Thursday, 20 July, police received a report that an oil tank at the block in the Glenview Drive area was on fire.
A number of occupants of the flats were evacuated as Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) responded to the scene and extinguished the fire.
Detective Inspector Lavery said: "We are treating this report as arson endangering life and are grateful to our colleagues in the Fire Service for tackling this fire which could have had extremely serious consequences for those affected.
"Officers have since arrested a 46-year-old man on suspicion of arson endangering life with intent. He remains in custody at this time.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who may be able to assist with our investigation to contact us, quoting reference 194 20/07/23."
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/
At around 3.30am on Thursday, 20 July, police received a report that an oil tank at the block in the Glenview Drive area was on fire.
A number of occupants of the flats were evacuated as Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) responded to the scene and extinguished the fire.
Detective Inspector Lavery said: "We are treating this report as arson endangering life and are grateful to our colleagues in the Fire Service for tackling this fire which could have had extremely serious consequences for those affected.
"Officers have since arrested a 46-year-old man on suspicion of arson endangering life with intent. He remains in custody at this time.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who may be able to assist with our investigation to contact us, quoting reference 194 20/07/23."
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/
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