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Sunday World
3 days ago
- Sunday World
Delivery driver has lucky escape after burning object thrown inside vehicle in Derry
The driver managed to get out of the car as it was on fire, and make his way to safety The PSNI appealed for information after a delivery driver's car was burnt out in Derry A delivery driver in Derry has escaped serious injury after a man flagged down his vehicle and threw a burning object inside. At 2.10am today, police received a report that as a food delivery driver in the Creggan area left Rinmore Drive he was flagged down by a male. Upon opening the door, this male lit an object and threw it into the vehicle before making off. The driver managed to get out of the car as it was on fire, and make his way to safety. The car was left completely burnt out and the driver sustained burn injuries to his hand, and attended hospital. Detectives are appealing to anyone who was in the area at around 2am and witnessed what happened to get in touch. In particular, they appeal to anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dash cam footage which may be relevant. The male suspect is described as being around five foot six/seven inches tall, and of medium build and wore a dark-coloured hooded top, and had his face covered. Detective Inspector Gingell said: "This was a reckless attack and it's sheer fortune the victim was able to able to get out of the car and make his way to safety. I urge anyone who has information about what happened and who is responsible to call us as your information could be key. " Call 101 quoting reference 84 of 10/06/25 or make a report online via or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via The PSNI appealed for information after a delivery driver's car was burnt out in Derry News in 90 Seconds - Tuesday June 10
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Yahoo
Londonderry bookmaker's shop raided by masked men
Police are hunting two masked men who carried out a "despicable" robbery at a bookmaker's shop in Londonderry. It happened just after 10:50 BST on Monday on Lecky Road, in the Brandywell area of Derry. Police said one of the masked men was reported to have been carrying a weapon. They said no one was injured but the shop staff had been left distressed and the intruders drove off with money. "This will have been a distressing ordeal for staff to have experienced," Det Sgt Gingell said. "This was a despicable crime committed in the morning when people would have been out and about. "The area would have been busy when this happened, and we're keen to hear from anyone with information that can assist our investigation." Police have asked anyone with dashcam footage or who may have seen the suspects acting suspiciously in the area to come forward.
