Three dogs found dead following suspected Londonderry arson

Three dogs have been found dead at a property in Londonderry following a suspected arson attack on Sunday evening.

It happened in the Meadow View Crescent area of Derry shortly before 6:35pm.

A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life with intent and two counts of assault on police.

Police say no one was inside the property at the time but the house was “completely gutted” following the blaze.

Detective Sergeant Moyne said: “Shortly before 6:35pm, it was reported to police that a house was on fire in the area. No one was inside the property at the time, but three dogs were found deceased following the incident. The property was completely gutted as a result of the fire.

“A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life with intent and two counts of assault on police. He remains in police custody at this time. "

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