“We are treating this incident as arson with intent to endanger to life'
A flat fire in Co Derry on Monday morning is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life, police say.Police say at this time, it's believed the fire was "started deliberately". The occupants of the flat were left unharmed.PSNI Detective Sergeant Ballantine said: “The fire was reported to police just before 5am. Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene and, at this time, believe the fire was started deliberately, with an accelerant having been used.
“We are treating this incident as arson with intent to endanger to life and appeal to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area at the time, or who may have captured CCTV footage which could insist with our enquiries to contact us." The number to call with information is 101, quote reference number 197 06/02/23. Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here. To sign up to our FREE newsletters, see here.
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