Emergency services attended the scene shortly after 3am
Police believe accelerant was poured through the letterbox of a house in Co Derry in an early morning arson attack.
Detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses after the incident in the Clon Dara area of Derry in the early hours of Sunday morning, September 28.
Officers received a report at around 3.10am that a property in the area was on fire, with the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service also attending the scene. Nobody was inside at the time of the incident, but damage was caused to the property.
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Police said they are treating the report as arson with intent to endanger life.
Detective Inspector Hanbidge said: “Shortly after 3.10am, officers received and responded to a report that a property in the Clon Dara area was on fire. Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service also attended the scene.
“It is believed that the blaze was started after accelerant was poured through the letterbox of the property.
“Thankfully, no one was inside at the time of the incident, however damage was caused to the front and back of the door as a result.
“We are treating this report as arson with intent to endanger life, and our enquiries are ongoing. Anyone who might have any information which may assist us is asked to contact 101, and quote reference number 224 of 28/09/25.”
Alternatively, a report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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