Police renew appeal for information over arson attack at Derry fuel yard

Police have renewed their appeal for information about an arson attack at a Derry fuel yard last month.

At around 10.30pm on the evening of Friday, 21 October, police received a report of a lorry on fire at Gillens fuel yard on Heather Road at the rear of Creggan housing estate.

Substantial damage was caused to the DAF lorry (pictured) and to a JCB front loader.

Appealing for information, Constable Devlin said: “I would ask anyone with any information about this incident to contact Strand Road Police Station on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1445 of 21/10/16.

“Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.”