Sinn Fein activist's car targetted in arson attack

Q Newsdesk

A car belonging to a Sinn Fein activist has been targetted in an arson attack in Derry-Londonderry.

The vehicle was set alight outside the property in the Creggan area of the city in the early hours of this morning.

Damage was caused to the vehicle as well as the exterior of the house.

No-one was injured but police say they're treating it as arson with intent to endanger life.

Sinn Fein MLA Raymond McCartney has condemned the attack:

Detective Sergeant Marshall said: "We received a report around 4:10am that a vehicle parked close to a property had been set on fire. Extensive damage was caused to the vehicle while damage was also caused to guttering and fascia boards of the house. "

"This was a reckless attack and those responsible for this crime showed complete disregard for the two adult occupants of the house and other residents in the area. We are fortunate no-one was injured. "

"This is being treated this as arson with the intent to endanger life, and I would appeal to anyone who was in the area around this time and saw any suspicious activity, or anyone who has information about this crime to contact detectives at Strand Road on 101 quoting the reference number 425 29/06/19."