Man remanded in custody charged with arson attack on Derry flat

A 22 year old Derry man was remanded in custody when he appeared at the local Magistrates Court this morning charged in connection with an arson attack in the city in which a flat was extensively damaged.

Joseph Gallagher, of Glenvale Road, was charged with arson endangering life with intent.

The charge relates to a fire at a flat at Bayview Terrace on Friday night last.

A police officer told the court he could connect McLaughlin to the charge.

There was no application for bail and Gallagher was remanded in custody to appear in court again on 2 July next.