A man and a woman have escaped injury following a deliberate fire at a block of flats in Strabane on Friday morning.
Police said the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service tackled the blaze at the property on Main Street at around 1.35am.
Police condemned what they described as a “malicious attack”.
PSNI Detective Inspector Lavery said: “Shortly after 1.35am, officers received and responded to a report of a fire at a block of flats in the Main Street area.
“Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service were also in attendance.
“A man and a woman were inside the block of flats at the time, but fortunately, they were able to leave the building, and there were no reports of any injuries.
“NIFRS officers extinguished the fire, which we are treating deliberate ignition at this time.”
Detective Inspector Lavery added: “This was a malicious attack which also put neighbouring properties and the people inside at serious risk.
“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw any suspicious activity, or who may have any information which might assist, to get in touch.
“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 90 of 07/02/25.”
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