Urgent Appeal for Witnesses After Derry Vehicle Fire

UPDATE: Police in Derry have launched an urgent appeal for information following a suspicious vehicle fire in the Ballymagroarty area late last night. At approximately 11:10 PM on November 16, 2025, emergency services were called to the Merriman Court location after a car was deliberately set ablaze, causing extensive damage.

Authorities confirm that although there were no injuries reported, the fire is being treated as arson. The police are particularly interested in speaking with witnesses who were in the area at the time, especially those who noticed two individuals on an electric scooter acting suspiciously nearby.

Residents and anyone with information are urged to come forward immediately. The police are asking for anyone who saw or heard anything unusual to contact them at 101. This incident has raised significant concerns in the community, with local residents expressing fear over safety in their neighborhood.

As investigations continue, police are intensifying efforts to gather evidence and identify those responsible. This appeal for witnesses highlights the urgency of community involvement in maintaining safety and security in Derry.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story, as police work diligently to bring those responsible for this incident to justice.