Dramatic Arson Attack Leaves Man Hospitalized in Omagh

A man has been taken to hospital following an early morning arson attack at a property in Co Tyrone.

Arson Attack in Omagh

At around 2.25am, emergency services received a report of a fire at a property in the Riverview Park area of Omagh. It's understood accelerant was poured through the letterbox and set alight, causing significant damage to the front door. One man who was in the home at the time of the incident was taken to the hospital.

Police Investigation

Detective Sergeant Bell said: 'At approximately 2.55am, we received a report of a fire at a property in the Riverview Park area. Officers along with colleagues from other emergency services attended and extinguished the flames. It is believed that an accelerant had been poured through the letterbox and set alight causing significant damage to the front door. One man was inside the property at the time and was taken to the hospital for treatment. This is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life.'