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| Man injured after being struck by lit petrol bomb | |
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| A man has been seriously injured after being struck by a lit petrol bomb in Londonderry. | |
| Two youths smashed a window of a house at Ben Varden Avenue, in the Waterside, at about 23:10 BST on Friday and threw the bomb inside. | |
| It struck the 45-year-old man, who was rescued from the house by two neighbours. | |
| His injuries were initially thought to be life-threatening, but he is now described as serious but stable. | |
| Police said the two youths, who were male, wore grey hooded tops and had scarves over their faces. | |
| It is believed that they made off in the direction of Dervock Place. | |
| Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police at Strand Road on 0845 600 8000 or use the Crimestoppers number. |