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06 Sept 2025

Fire in Altcar Park flat

PSNI seeking information

Fire in Altcar Park flat

PSNI seeking information after fire in Altcar Park flat.

PSNI Detectives in Derry are appealing for information and witnesses following a fire at a flat in Altcar Park  in Galliagh in the early hours of this morning, Monday, February 6.

Detective Sergeant Ballantine said: “The fire was reported to police just before 5am. Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene and, at this time, believe the fire was started deliberately, with an accelerant having been used. Fortunately, the occupants of the flat, two men and a woman, were unharmed.

“We are treating this incident as arson with intent to endanger to life and appeal to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area at the time, or who may have captured CCTV footage which could insist with our enquiries to contact us."

The number to call with information is 101, quote reference number 197 06/02/23. Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/

 

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