By Adam Evans
We're told rural Tyrone has been left in shock by a suspected arson attack.
Farming sheds, vehicles and machinery have been significantly damaged after flames tore through a site in Carrickmore early this morning.
West Tyrone MLA, Daniel McCrossan has told Q Radio farmers are already going through enough.
Detective Inspector Trevor Stevenson said: "Police received a report of a fire at a property just after 4am this morning. Three sheds and a number of vehicles and pieces of plant machinery suffered significant damage during the blaze. "Police attended, along with the NIFRS who extinguished the blaze.
"The incident is being treated as suspected arson at this time.
"I would appeal to anyone who was in the Shinnagh Road area at around 4am this morning and noticed any suspicious activity to contact us on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 124 of 19/02/18.
"Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."
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