Police are appealing for information and witnesses .

Police said officers received a report at around 12.30am that two cars were on fire in the Cavanacaw Manor area of the city.

They confirmed officers attended, alongside firefighters from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the blaze.

PSNI Inspector Browne, said: “The two cars, a red Kia Ceed and black BMW 320D, were completely burnt out as a result of the fire.

“Minor damage was also caused to the fascia boards of a property in the area. Thankfully, there were no injuries.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who may be able to assist with our investigation or has CCTV, dash-cam or mobile phone footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference 34 16/03/25.

“We are especially keen to hear from anyone who noticed a dark-coloured jeep, with a tyre mounted on the rear hatch, acting suspiciously in the Cavanacaw Manor area between 12am and just before 12.30am, to get in touch. “