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25/02/2004
Two women treated for smoke inhalation
Two women have been treated for smoke inhalation following an arson attack at a house in Co Londonderry.
The incident occurred at the house in Gortfoyle Place at around 9.15pm on Wednesday.
The women were returning to the house when they saw the fire. It is believed they re-entered the house to look for a third person but became trapped.
Most of the house was left with smoke damage while a room at the back had scorch damage.
Police have appealed for any witnesses to the incident to contact them.
(MB)
The incident occurred at the house in Gortfoyle Place at around 9.15pm on Wednesday.
The women were returning to the house when they saw the fire. It is believed they re-entered the house to look for a third person but became trapped.
Most of the house was left with smoke damage while a room at the back had scorch damage.
Police have appealed for any witnesses to the incident to contact them.
(MB)
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