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26 Mar 2026

Police appealing for information following arson attack in Derry

It was reported that two men, possibly wearing red hats, both with their faces covered with scarves had been seen at the property shortly before the fire started and left the area in a silver van

PSNI

PSNI

Police in Derry are appealing for information following an arson in the Moyglass Place area of the city.

Police received a report that a property was on fire at approximately 7:45pm on Saturday, July 5. 

On attendance, along with colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service the cause of the fire has been deemed deliberate.

It was reported that two men, possibly wearing red hats, both with their faces covered with scarves had been seen at the property shortly before the fire started and left the area in a silver van.

No injuries have been reported.

Detective Sergeant Ballantine said: “We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this or anyone with CCTV or other footage that could assist enquiries to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 1244 05/07/25."

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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