Suspect hunted over Strand Road arson attack in August this year
Police are investigating the incident of arson with intent to endanger life during the early hours of 3rd August 3, 2021.
At 3.49am, two men can be seen on CCTV leaving the foyer area of a set of flats of Strand Road, where two bins had been set on fire.
A Police Derry City and Strabane spokesperson said: “The lobby quickly becomes filled with smoke.
“One of the residents heard the voices in the lobby area and was then alerted by the fire alarm.
“A resident’s family member arrived quickly on the scene, removed the bins, allowing other residents and their pets to escape.
“One suspect has been arrested and charged in relation to this incident, the other has not yet been identified.”
Bins set on fire at flats on Derry’s Strand Road in August
White male, 20’s wearing sports clothing and a light baseball cap. Dark coloured top.
If anyone in the area has any information on the whereabouts of the suspect please come forward with information to CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.
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