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26/07/2006
Paint bomb attack in Derry
Police in County Londonderry have appealed for information following a paint bomb attack on a house in the early hours of this morning.
The incident happened just before midnight, when the owner of the property on the Rossdowney Drive area of the city, heard three paint bombs being thrown at the house.
After further investigations, it was discovered that a fourth device had been thrown at a caravan, which was parked outside.
Detectives have asked for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may know the identity of those responsible, should contact them on 0845 600 800 or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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The incident happened just before midnight, when the owner of the property on the Rossdowney Drive area of the city, heard three paint bombs being thrown at the house.
After further investigations, it was discovered that a fourth device had been thrown at a caravan, which was parked outside.
Detectives have asked for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may know the identity of those responsible, should contact them on 0845 600 800 or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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