Three dogs found dead after house 'completely gutted' in reported arson in Derry

Police say three dogs were found dead after a house fire in Derry city that "completely gutted" the property.

A man has been charged following the weekend incident, a spokesperson for the PSNI has said.

The fire, at a mid-terrace house in the Meadow View Crescent area of the city, was reported to emergency services shortly before 6.35pm on Sunday.

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Detective Sergeant Moyne said: “Shortly before 6:35pm, it was reported to police that a house was on fire in the area. No one was inside the property at the time, but three dogs were found deceased following the incident. The property was completely gutted as a result of the fire.”

A PSNI spokesperson said on Monday night: “Detectives investigating a report of arson at a house in the Meadow View Crescent area of Derry/Londonderry on Sunday evening, 16th June have charged a man to court.

“The 36-year-old has been charged with three counts of criminal damage, three counts of assault on police, burglary and arson endangering life with intent.

“He is due to appear before Londonderry Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday morning, 18th June. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.”

Police say enquiries are continuing and have appealed to anyone with any information in relation to the incident, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 1331 16/06/24. Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”

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