21/04/2015

Arsonists Attack Woman's Home In L'Derry

An arson attack has occurred on a pensioner's home in L'Derry.

Flammable liquid was poured through the letterbox of the property in Camelia Court and set on fire on Monday.

The woman, 70, was able to put out the fire, however scorch damage was caused to a door.

A gang of youths attacked police as they attended the incident. They smashed the rear windscreen of a police vehicle.

(CD/JP)

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