Derry arson attack leaves couple 'badly shaken'

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following an arson attack at a house in Derry.

Detective Sergeant Higgins said: “We received a report at approximately 6.45pm on Monday, January 5 that a suspected petrol bomb had been thrown through the window of a property in the Circular Road area.

“The occupants of the house, a man and woman, were able to extinguish the fire that ignited in the living room area. They were both uninjured, but left badly shaken by what happened.

“As a result of this arson attack, some damage was caused to the window – and living room floor area. We are treating this matter as arson with intent to endanger life, and enquiries are ongoing today to determine a motive and who was involved.

“We are especially keen to hear from anyone who observed a green saloon vehicle, or three men on foot at the time of the report.

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“It’s understood the vehicle travelled from the direction of the Creggan Heights area, and left in the direction of Southway.

“Please make contact with us on 101, quoting reference number 1315 05/01/26 if you have any information, including CCTV, dash-cam or other footage of the area that could help with our investigation.”

A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. 

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.