Residents at a block of flats had to tackle a blaze after an arson incident, police say.
Detectives investigating the fire in Dungannon last night (Friday July 23) are appealing for witnesses and information.
Detective Inspector Winters said: “The fire at a flat in Castle Gardens was reported to us shortly before 9:10pm. Officers responded and attended the scene along with NIFRS who were able to contain the blaze, the majority of which had been extinguished by local residents, and stop it from spreading to other flats.
“Fortunately, no one was inside the flat at the time of the incident, which caused significant damage inside a bedroom, and smoke damage, and we are thankful to NIFRS colleagues for preventing any further damage to the other flats.
“We are working to establish a motive for this reckless incident, which is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life at this time, and we are appealing for witnesses to call us on 101, quoting reference number 2208 of 23/07/21.”
Police say a report can also be made using their online reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.
