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Firework thrown into garden hits two-year-old in face

Firework thrown into garden hits two-year-old in face

A two-year-old girl was injured when she was hit in the face by a firework thrown into the garden of her home on Halloween.

The PSNI said the incident occurred at a house in Rockfield Heights in Newry on Saturday evening.

The youngster was standing on the back doorstep with her parents at around 8.15 pm when the firework hit her, causing a large burn.


The firework then exploded and set the curtains hanging on the patio doors alight.
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The child’s coat was also burned.

Officers are appealing for anyone with information or who could help identify those responsible to come forward.

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