A house and a car in Co Derry were set on fire after being targeted in a suspected arson attack.
Detectives are investigating the incident that took place in the early hours of this morning, August 19, in the Crawfordsburn area of Maghera, when an accelerant was poured through the front door of a property and set alight.
A car was also set on fire during the incident.
The five occupants of the property were not injured.
Police are now looking for a man, described as being six foot tall, wearing light coloured bottoms and a grey hoodie, who was seen in the area at the time and may be able to help with the investigation.
Detective Inspector Anthony Kelly said: “It was reported that at approximately 3am accelerant was poured on the front door of a property and it was set alight causing significant damage to the front of the property. A car was also set alight with accelerant causing damage to the paint of the vehicle.
“Thankfully the five occupants of the house were left unharmed during an incident which could have had disastrous consequences.
“It is understood a man described as being 6 foot tall wearing light coloured bottoms and a grey hoodie was seen in the area at the time and officers believe he may be able to assist with enquiries.
“Enquiries are continuing to establish a motive and I am appealing to anyone who has any information, or anyone who witnessed this incident to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 265 19/08/20. You can also submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
"You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/ ”
