LATEST: Woman escapes injury in arson attack at Magherafelt

The fire in a garden at Piney Hill destroyed an oil tank, fencing and bins shortly after 10pm.

A woman resident in her 50s was not injured in the incident.

Detective Inspector William Tate said: “I would appeal to anyone with any information about this incident to contact detectives in Cookstown Police Station on the non emergency number 101. Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Criemstoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.”