DETECTIVES are appealing for information following a suspected arson with intent to endanger life at a house in Derry today.
It happened in the Lower Bennett Street area of the city this morning, Wednesday, August 16.
Fortunately, a woman who was at home at the time cheated serious injury.
She was taken by ambulance for treatment for the effects of breathing in smoke.
Inspector Mullan said: “At approximately 7.19 am, a fire was reported at a terraced house.
“A woman, who was the only occupant in the house at the time, was taken to hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation.
“The property suffered damage, including the living room area, and there was smoke damage to other rooms.
“Enquiries are continuing, and anyone with information is asked to contact Detectives at Strand Road Criminal Investigation Branch by calling 101, and quoting reference 220 16/08/17.”
Alternatively information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on freephone 0800 555 111