A MAN has been taken to hospital after a car was set on fire in Derry in the early hours of this morning.
The incident occurred at around 3.30am in the Sevenoaks area of the city.
Police believe a gas cylinder was placed inside the vehicle before it was set alight and that a petrol bomb was thrown at the house where the car was parked.
A number of families still remain out of their homes in Sevenoaks area of Londonderry after last night security alert. pic.twitter.com/mAubq5fjgQ
— graham warke (@grahamwarke) June 24, 2018
A man sustained injuries while trying to extinguish the fire in the car, however they are not thought to be life threatening.
A number of residents were evacuated to the Foyle Arena during the incident.
Police have now appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.
Police are currently dealing with an ongoing incident in the Sevenoaks area of the Waterside, Londonderry.
A rest centre has been opened at Foyle Arena for residents who have been affected. pic.twitter.com/fpqyAJCmrs
— graham warke (@grahamwarke) June 24, 2018
Anyone with dashcam footage or anyone who noticed any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area is asked to contact detectives at Strand Road on 101, quoting reference 367 24/06/18.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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