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03/02/2006
Londonderry family in blast bomb attack
A family in Derry have escaped injury following a blast bomb attack on their home.
The couple and a 10-year-old girl were in the house on the Benview Estate in Coshquin, when the attack took place.
The bombing happened shortly after midnight last night and no one was injured.
Detectives are yet to establish a motive for the attack, and have appealed for anyone with information or who may have witnessed anything suspicious, to contact police on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555111.
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The couple and a 10-year-old girl were in the house on the Benview Estate in Coshquin, when the attack took place.
The bombing happened shortly after midnight last night and no one was injured.
Detectives are yet to establish a motive for the attack, and have appealed for anyone with information or who may have witnessed anything suspicious, to contact police on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555111.
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