A person has died following an arson attack on a car in Co Tyrone.
Police said a body was discovered after a blaze was extinguished in the Rylagh Road area of Omagh on Saturday.
A PSNI spokeswoman issued an appeal for information, saying the force is investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Police received a report at about 2pm on Saturday from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service saying a silver Mitsubishi Lancer was on fire in the Rylagh Road area of the town.
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“As fire officers extinguished the blaze they discovered that, tragically, a person had died as a result of the fire,” the spokeswoman said.
“We are treating this fire as arson, and our inquiries as to how the person came to be beside the vehicle are ongoing,” she said, asking for anyone who may have been in the area around the time to report anything suspicious.
“We would be particularly keen to hear from anyone who had dashcam or other footage and would also like to hear from anyone who may have noticed this particular vehicle,” she said.
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan said it was a “deeply disturbing incident that has shocked the local community”.
He added: “My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the person who has so tragically lost their life.
“It is heart-breaking that someone has died in such harrowing circumstances. People in the area are understandably anxious and looking for answers,” he said.
Meanwhile, the PSNI confirmed a man died from serious injuries he sustained after falling from a moving vehicle in the Markethill area of Co Armagh on Saturday, July 12th.
A police spokeswoman confirmed Aaron Moffett (38) died in hospital on Friday, August 1st.
Roads Policing Inspector Cherith Adair said officers responded to a report about the incident at about 4.30pm that day.
She said police are continuing to investigate the incident and want anyone with information or footage to contact them. – PA
