Garvagh arson attack
Shortly after 4.00am on Sunday, 30 October the male occupier of the house was awoken by his smoke alarm. Upon awakening he discovered a fire at the bottom of his stairs, which he was able to extinguish himself.
He suffered smoke inhalation as a result of this incident.
D/Sergeant Wallace would appeal to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area to contact Detectives at Coleraine on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 505 30/10/16. Alternatively, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.