Posted by Updated / Sunday, 3 Aug 2025 10:26
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is investigating the death of a person who died as a result of a fire involving a car in Co Tyrone.
Detective Inspector Keon said officers were alerted to the incident in the Rylagh Road area of Omagh at around 2pm yesterday by members of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.
He said the fire service discovered the body amid efforts to extinguish a Mitsubishi Lancer GS2 that was on fire.
The PSNI said they are treating the blaze as arson, adding that “enquiries as to how the person came to be beside the vehicle are ongoing”.
It appealed to anyone who may have been in the area between midday and 2.15pm yesterday, or who may have noticed anything suspicious, to contact them.
The PSNI added that it is particularly keen to hear from anyone who has dashcam or other footage and would also like to hear from anyone who may have noticed the vehicle.
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