PHOTOS have revealed the extent of damage caused to a flat in Enniskillen following an arson attack last night (Thursday).
The incident occurred at Derrin Park, Enniskillen at around 8pm, and saw major interior damage caused to a property owned by the Housing Executive.
Detectives are appealing for information following the attack on the property.
Detective Sergeant Murphy said: “Shortly before 8.15pm police received a report of a fire at a flat in the Derrin Park area of Enniskillen.
“Officers along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended and the fire was extinguished.
“One person was in the property at the time but managed to escape without injury.
“We are treating this is as arson with intent to endanger life and officers remain at the scene in order to establish the circumstances of the incident.
“I am appealing to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area yesterday evening, or who has any information or CCTV or other footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1676 of 24/05/24.”
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