Significant damaged caused to car after being set on fire in Londonderry

A car has been set on fire in Londonderry.

Derry police say it was reported last night at around 11.20 in the Great James Street area.

Damage was also cased to other cars close by.

A 31 year old man who was arrested has since been released on bail.

Sergeant Pritchard said: At approximately 11.20pm, it was reported that a car had been set alight in the Great James Street area of the city.

“A window of the vehicle had been smashed and an accelerant had been thrown inside causing significant damage.

“Damage was also caused to two other vehicles in the area. The window of a car was smashed in Princess Street and a campervan had a window smashed and an attempt had been made to set it on fire in Clarendon Street.

“A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including two counts of arson, criminal damage, attempted criminal damage, and possession class B and possession class B with intent to supply.

He remains in police custody at this time.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed any of these incident or to anyone with CCTV or other footage that could assist with the investigation is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1785 01/03/25.

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.