Two vehicles significantly damaged in Bogside arson attacks that may be linked

Two vehicles have been significantly damaged in the Bogside in what police are investigating as potentially linked arson attacks.

The two fires occurred during the early hours of Sunday, September 13.

The incidents occurred in Columbcille Court, at approximately 3am, and in Lisfannon Park, sometime between 3am and 3.45am. Both vehicles sustained significant damage.

A line of enquiry is that both incidents, which are being investigated as arson, may be linked.

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Police have asked anyone who saw any suspicious activity, or has relevant footage or information to call 101, quoting reference number 372 of 13/09/26 or, use the witness appeal form https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals

Separately police are probing a reported incident of criminal damage in Dove Gardens, at around half past midnight on Friday, September 11.

Criminal damage was caused to a property with a number of windows smashed.

If you have information, or footage, call 101, or report online via https://orlo.uk/vj3R6 quoting reference 39 of 11/09/26.

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800555111 or at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/

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