A couple and their three children escaped injury after their car was destroyed in a suspected arson attack in Moneymore in the early hours of this morning.
The car was deliberately set slight in Conyngham Street at around 3.30am. The blaze destroyed the vehicle and also caused fire damage to the property. A couple and their three children who were inside at the time were not hurt.
Detectives are investigating the arson attack.
Detective Sergeant Robinson said: “We are working to establish a motive for this attack and would like to hear from anyone with information. Detectives can be contacted at Mid Ulster CID offices, Cookstown by calling 101, quoting reference 149 29/04/19.”
Alternatively, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.