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26/05/2005
Mother and two children escape injury in arson attack
A mother and her two children have escaped injury following an arson attack on their home in Londonderry.
The incident, which occurred at Synge Court shortly before 2.40am on Thursday, saw two wooden doors placed on top of a bin at the back of the house and set alight. Minor damage was caused to the outside of the house.
Elsewhere, two men have been injured following a paramilitary style shooting in east Belfast.
The pair, aged 25 and 37, were approached by two masked men, one of whom was carrying a gun, in the Kirn Park area of Dundonald at around 11.40pm on Wednesday.
They ordered the victims to lie on the ground before shooting the 25-year-old twice in the lower leg and the other man once in the leg.
Both victims were taken to hospital however their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Anyone with information on either of the above incidents are asked to contact police on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(MB/SP)
The incident, which occurred at Synge Court shortly before 2.40am on Thursday, saw two wooden doors placed on top of a bin at the back of the house and set alight. Minor damage was caused to the outside of the house.
Elsewhere, two men have been injured following a paramilitary style shooting in east Belfast.
The pair, aged 25 and 37, were approached by two masked men, one of whom was carrying a gun, in the Kirn Park area of Dundonald at around 11.40pm on Wednesday.
They ordered the victims to lie on the ground before shooting the 25-year-old twice in the lower leg and the other man once in the leg.
Both victims were taken to hospital however their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Anyone with information on either of the above incidents are asked to contact police on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(MB/SP)
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