Extensive damage caused to unoccupied flat - 'At this stage, it is believed that ignition was deliberate'

By Gemma Murray
Published 6th Jul 2023, 10:53 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now
Police are appealing for information following a fire in Limavady last night, Wednesday 5th July.

In a statement, Det Insp Lavery said: “At around 11.30pm we received a report from our colleagues in Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service that a flat was on fire in the Old Distillery Gardens area of the town.

“Thankfully, the flat wasn’t occupied at the time but extensive damage was caused to the property.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

"At this stage, it is believed that ignition was deliberate.

NIFRSNIFRS
NIFRS

“I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or anyone with CCTV or doorbell footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 2170 of 05/07/23.”

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the 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.