Strabane blaze being treated as arson

POLICE have confirmed a blaze at a commercial premises in Strabane yesterday evening (Saturday) is being treated as arson.

The incident, which took place on the Lifford Road, was reported at 7.45pm.

A PSNI spokesperson said, “Police in Strabane attended the scene of a fire at commercial premises at Lifford Road, on Saturday, September 20.

“A report was received at around 7.45pm that a container full of tyres had been set alight, totally destroying the container and its contents, as well as damaging a nearby parked car.

“The fire is being treated as arson and enquiries are ongoing.

“Anyone with any information about this incident or who may be able to help with the investigation, is asked to call officers in Strabane on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1677 20/09/25 or 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/.”