Police say Londonderry fire was 'an intent to endanger life'

Police say they're treating a Londonderry fire as arson with intent to endanger life.

Just before half past eight last night, a report was made of a fire in the Deramore Drive area.

The property sustained smoke damage - although no casualties were reported.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "It's fortunate nobody was inside when the incident took place.

“Had that not been the case, it could have resulted in very serious consequences.”

The Police Service spokesperson continued: “At this time, we are treating this report as arson with intent to endanger life, and our enquiries to establish the circumstances of what happened are continuing.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have any information which may assist, or who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area at the time, to call 101, quoting reference number 1750 of 17/03/23.”

Alternatively, information can also be provided by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. You can also submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.