Man arrested after car set on fire released on bail

A 31-year-old man has been released on bail after being arrested following an incident in which a car was set on fire in Londonderry on Saturday evening.

The incident happened in the Great James Street area at approximately 23:20 GMT.

A window of the vehicle had been smashed and an accelerant had been thrown inside causing significant damage.

Sgt Pritchard said damage was caused to two other vehicles in the area.

The window of a car was smashed in Princess Street and a campervan had a window smashed and an attempt had been made to set it on fire in Clarendon Street.

The man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including two counts of arson, criminal damage, attempted criminal damage, and possession class B and possession class B with intent to supply.

Police say that he has been released on bail to allow further enquiries to be carried out.