Limavady arson attack: Man and woman arrested

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Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service
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Police said a number of houses had to be evacuated in the area

A 24-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman have been arrested following an arson attack at a house in Limavady.

Police said they received a report that a house in the Drumachose Park area had been set alight at about 13:40 BST on Friday.

They said significant damage had been caused to the property.

Officers said a number of houses had to be evacuated in the area while the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the blaze.

They have appealed for information about the incident.