Seven cars damaged in suspected arson attack

Seven cars have been extensively damaged in a suspected arson attack in Co Londonderry.

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following the incident in Garvagh in the early hours of Thursday.

PSNI officers attended the scene, along with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the fires.  placeholder image
PSNI officers attended the scene, along with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the fires.

Shortly before 4.20am, police received a report that a number of cars were on fire outside a house in the Gelvin Road area.

Officers attended the scene, along with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the fires.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “There were no reports of any injuries, although extensive damage was caused to seven vehicles.

“This was a reckless act which is being treating as deliberate ignition and inquiries remain ongoing to establish the circumstances.”

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