Arson attacks on homes and a van in Derry this morning described as 'attempted murder' Police investigating a series of incidents in and around the city centre A van parked at an alleyway behind Kennedy Place was destroyed in this morning's attacks. Reporter: '); '); Arson attacks on homes and a vehicle in Derry this morning have been described as 'attempted murder'. At around 3am, a number of wheelie bins were set on fire and placed against houses in the Hawkins Street, Grove Place and Georges Street areas of the city. A van parked in an alleyway behind nearby Kennedy Place was also set on fire.