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Man hit with rocket

A Derry man needed hospital treatment for burns after he was struck by a firework in the city in the early hours of Monday morning.

The man was walking on Creggan Road at about 2am when the firework was thrown at him from a passing car.

The pedestrian's coat caught fire and he sustained burns to his left shoulder.

Anyone who saw the incident and can help to identify the occupants of the car is asked to contact police at Strand Road on 0845 600 8000.


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Sunday 27 May 2012

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