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Man arrested on suspicion of arson over house fire

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a fire at a house in Londonderry.

Emergency services were called to the fire at Bluebell Hill Gardens in the Brandywell area of the city at around 23:00 BST on Monday.

Police said no one was injured in the fire but the extensive damage was caused to the house. A number of nearby properties were also evacuated.

A 38-year-old man remains in police custody on Tuesday.

Police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

“No-one was inside the house at the time of the fire, but a number of neighbouring properties were evacuated to allow emergency services to deal with the blaze,” Det Sgt Ballantine said.

“They have since been allowed to return to their homes.”


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