An investigation is ongoing after a "reckless" arson attack in Derry.
An accelerant was poured on a boarded up window of a property in the Shearwater Way area and set alight on Saturday morning, December 31.
There were no reports of any injuries but police said "this was a reckless attack which could have resulted in serious consequences".
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Detective Sergeant Gingell said: “At approximately 7.50am, we received a report that accelerant had been poured on a boarded up window and set alight.
“NIFRS attended and extinguished the blaze before it spread. Thankfully, there were no reports of any injuries, although this was a reckless attack which could have resulted in serious consequences.
“Attacks such as these which could potentially endanger life are not wanted by anyone and do nothing but cause harm and damage to the local community.
“If you have any information or video footage that you think could help detectives with our investigation, please contact 101 quoting reference 353of 31/12/22.”
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/ A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
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