Seven cars damaged in suspected arson attack

Seven cars have been extensively damaged in a suspected arson attack in Co Londonderry.

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following the incident in Garvagh in the early hours of Thursday.

Shortly before 4.20am, police received a report that a number of cars were on fire outside a house in the Gelvin Road area.

Officers attended the scene, along with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the fires.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “There were no reports of any injuries, although extensive damage was caused to seven vehicles.

“This was a reckless act which is being treating as deliberate ignition and inquiries remain ongoing to establish the circumstances.”

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