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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.”


BBC News

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