Northern Ireland

Man arrested after car set alight in Co Derry

A man has been questioned after a car was set alight in Co Derry
A man has been questioned after a car was set alight in Co Derry A man has been questioned after a car was set alight in Co Derry

A MAN has been questioned on suspicion of arson endangering life after a car was set on fire in Co Derry.

The grey Ford Focus C-Max was parked outside an address in the Toberhead Road area of Curran near Magherafelt.

It sustained scorch damage to its interior after it was torched shortly before 12.15am on Saturday. A window had also been smashed.

Police said a 22-year-old man was assisting with enquiries.

They appealed to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious to call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.