Blaze at former school in Derry - two teenagers arrested of suspicion of arson

Police in Derry are investigating a fire at vacant premises on the outskirts of the city last night (Saturday 20th June) and have appealing for witnesses and information.
By Brendan McDaid
Published 21st Jun 2020, 11:55 BST
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Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) reported the blaze at a former school in Gransha Park to police at approximately 10:50pm.

Along with crews from the NIFRS, police attended.

The blaze is being treated as arson, and a boy aged 17, and a girl, also aged 17, have since been arrested on suspicion of arson and they both remain in custody this morning.

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Chief Inspector Jonny Hunter said: “I am appealing to anyone who has information about this fire to call us on 101, quoting reference number 2117 of 20/06/20.

“You can also submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

“Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/”