Aerosol explosion damages home in Derry Londonderry

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Sunday, 2 July 2017 14:43

By Adam Evans

Police in Derry Londonderry are investigating reports of an explosion in a home in Ballymagroarty.

It's understood it was caused by aerosol cans which had been ignited around 6 this morning.

The blast damaged windows in the house but a man who'd been inside wasn't hurt.

Sergeant Richard Jack said: “NIFRS attended the address and extinguished a small fire.

“The living room window of the house was damaged in the incident. A man who was in the house at the time was uninjured.

“Anyone who has information that could help with our investigation should contact police on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference number 420 of 2/7/17.

“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.”