06/10/2023

Man Arrested After Car Set On Fire In L'Derry

A man has been arrested after a car was set on fire outside a house in L’Derry.

The incident happened in the Clon Elagh area at around 11.05pm on Thursday, 05 October.

A woman and three children were in the house at the time and were left shaken.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Our investigation is underway and the fire is believed at this time to have been ignited by a petrol bomb type device that was thrown into the boot of the vehicle.

"Officers arrested a man, aged 50, a short time later on suspicion of arson. He remains in custody at this time as enquiries are continuing.

"We are appealing to anyone with information about what happened to get in touch with us. We are also keen to hear from anyone who may have been travelling in the area shortly before or after 11pm on Thursday and saw any suspicious activity to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 2073 05/10/23."

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