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07/11/2006
Couple set on fire in County Armagh
Police in County Armagh have appealed for information after two people were set on fire during an attack in their home yesterday evening.
Shortly, after 9pm, a group of up to six men broke into the property in the Foley Road area Armagh.
After speaking to the male and female occupants, the gang poured a flammable liquid over the pair and then set them, and their home on fire.
The victims were taken to hospital, where the 21-year-old woman was treated for burns, and is said to be in a serious condition.
The 33-year-old man is described as being in a serious but stable condition.
Although detectives are following a definite line of inquiry, they have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have any information in connection with it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
Shortly, after 9pm, a group of up to six men broke into the property in the Foley Road area Armagh.
After speaking to the male and female occupants, the gang poured a flammable liquid over the pair and then set them, and their home on fire.
The victims were taken to hospital, where the 21-year-old woman was treated for burns, and is said to be in a serious condition.
The 33-year-old man is described as being in a serious but stable condition.
Although detectives are following a definite line of inquiry, they have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have any information in connection with it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
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