08/02/2016

Teen Charged With Arson, Criminal Damage And Burglary

A teenager is to appear in court charged with arson, criminal damage and burglary following an overnight fire in Co L'Derry.

The incident happened at a former car dealership in the Loughermore Road area in Ballykelly at around 8.30pm on Sunday.

The 17-year-old is to appear at Londonderry Magistrates court today, 08 February.

The charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).

(CD/JP)

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