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06 Sept 2025

Bin set alight in County Derry arson attack

The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning.

Bin set alight in County Derry arson attack

Leckagh Drive. Pic: Google Maps.

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of arson at residential premises at the Leckagh Drive area of Magherafelt on Friday August 26.

Detective Constable Dunlop said: “Shortly after 00:35am, it was reported that a wheelie bin was set against the front door of the property and set alight.

"Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service attended and extinguished the fire, which had caused damage to the front door of the property. There was no one inside during the incident.

“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances and we would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to this incident or who saw anything suspicious between midnight on Thursday 25th August and the early hours of Friday 26th August to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 50 26/08/22. 

"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the 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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