People left without transport after arson attack on two vehicles in the Grainan Drive area - and two others damaged in blaze

By Gemma Murray
Published 12th Mar 2024, 12:47 BST
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An investigation is underway by police in Londonderry after an arson attack in the city last night, Monday 11 March, which damaged a number of vehicles.
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At around 11.30pm, it was reported that two vehicles were on fire in the Grainan Drive area.

Police and NIFRS attended the scene.

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Arson scene Londonderry

Both vehicles sustained significant damage and another two other vehicles were also damaged as a result of the blaze.

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NIFRS believe the cause of the blaze to be deliberate and so the incident is being treated as arson.

Inspector Craig said: "Fortunately, there have been no injuries.

"However, a number of people are now in a position of having to sort out their transport problems and the disruption associated with that, and any other associated costs.

"Our appeal is to anyone with information, or who saw any suspicious activity in the area last night to get in touch with us.

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"This also extends to anyone with CCTV or doorbell cameras to check their footage."

Call 101 with information, quoting reference number 2091 of 12/03/24 or, make a report online via https://www.psni.police.uk/report or Crimestoppers, which can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.