Police are treating fire in Co Tyrone as arson
The fire was extinguished before the police arrived. No one was injured.
Police are treating reports of a fire at a house in Cookstown as arson.
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of criminal damage at a house in the Cookstown area this morning.
A police spokesperson said: “Police received a report shortly after 6 that the front door of a property in the Union Place area had been set alight.
“The fire was extinguished before the arrival of officers and thankfully no injuries were reported."
Police say extensive damage was caused to the door as a result of the fire and they are investigating what happened as a deliberate arson attack.
“Our enquiries are ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who may be able to assist with our investigation to contact us on 101, quoting reference 445 18/02/24.
“We are especially keen to hear from anyone who was in the Union Place area of the town on Sunday morning shortly before 6am, and noticed anything suspicious, to get in touch.”
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/