Northern Ireland

Car destroyed in Derry arson attack

Police are appealing for information after blaze on Friday morning

The remains of a car destroyed in an arson incident in Derry on Friday. PICTURE: PSNI
The remains of a car destroyed in an arson incident in Derry on Friday. PICTURE: PSNI

The owner of a car has been left “shocked and distressed” after it was destroyed in an arson attack in Derry.

The blaze in the Campion Court area of the city was reported to emergency services shortly before 7am on Friday.

“No injuries were reported, however the owner of the vehicle has been left shocked and distressed by what occurred,” a PSNI spokesperson said.



“Enquiries are ongoing into what is being treated as arson at this time and police appeal to anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area, or has relevant footage from the area from between 6.50 and 6.55am to call 101, quote reference 217 of 17/01/25.”