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Pensioner set alight by firework Pensioner set alight by firework
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A 69-year-old woman suffered burns to her legs after her nightgown was set alight by a firework in Ballymoney.A 69-year-old woman suffered burns to her legs after her nightgown was set alight by a firework in Ballymoney.
The incident happened at about 1910 GMT on Tuesday after Audrey Chambers went to the front door of her house in the Dervock area after hearing a loud bang.The incident happened at about 1910 GMT on Tuesday after Audrey Chambers went to the front door of her house in the Dervock area after hearing a loud bang.
Mrs Chambers managed to put the flames out but was left with minor burns. She said youths have been throwing fireworks at her home for a week.Mrs Chambers managed to put the flames out but was left with minor burns. She said youths have been throwing fireworks at her home for a week.
A stone was also thrown through a window of her house later that night.A stone was also thrown through a window of her house later that night.
"I went to the door and thought they would stop throwing fireworks, but as soon as I opened the door I heard them say 'there she is' and before I could close the door again they threw a firework," she said."I went to the door and thought they would stop throwing fireworks, but as soon as I opened the door I heard them say 'there she is' and before I could close the door again they threw a firework," she said.
"It caught my nightdress and dressing gown and set them on fire. I don't know how I got the fire out."It caught my nightdress and dressing gown and set them on fire. I don't know how I got the fire out.
"I am bruised and I have a few burns on my legs.""I am bruised and I have a few burns on my legs."
Inspector Noel Mitchell said her injuries could have been much worse.Inspector Noel Mitchell said her injuries could have been much worse.
Bessbrook was described as "something akin to Beirut"Bessbrook was described as "something akin to Beirut"
"There can be no excuse for this type of behaviour and we are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward," Inspector Mitchell said."There can be no excuse for this type of behaviour and we are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward," Inspector Mitchell said.
"This was an indefensible attack on a vulnerable lady that should be unequivocally condemned by any responsible thinking person.""This was an indefensible attack on a vulnerable lady that should be unequivocally condemned by any responsible thinking person."
Meanwhile, petrol bombs were thrown at police during trouble in Warrenpoint in County Down on Tuesday night.Meanwhile, petrol bombs were thrown at police during trouble in Warrenpoint in County Down on Tuesday night.
A group of up to 40 youths gathered in Duke Street at about 2130 GMT.A group of up to 40 youths gathered in Duke Street at about 2130 GMT.
A number of cars were damaged. No-one was arrested. The police said CCTV footage would be examined and any offenders identified would be arrested.A number of cars were damaged. No-one was arrested. The police said CCTV footage would be examined and any offenders identified would be arrested.
'Completely unacceptable''Completely unacceptable'
UUP assembly member Danny Kennedy condemned "the widespread anti-social behaviour which affected significant areas of Newry and Mourne".UUP assembly member Danny Kennedy condemned "the widespread anti-social behaviour which affected significant areas of Newry and Mourne".
Mr Kennedy said "rogue elements" had attempted to "lure police" by using the Halloween festival as an excuse to attack property, individuals and the PSNI.Mr Kennedy said "rogue elements" had attempted to "lure police" by using the Halloween festival as an excuse to attack property, individuals and the PSNI.
He described the scene in Bessbrook village in County Armagh as "something akin to Beirut, with bottles, bricks and large lumps of wood and burning embers scattered" all over the centre.He described the scene in Bessbrook village in County Armagh as "something akin to Beirut, with bottles, bricks and large lumps of wood and burning embers scattered" all over the centre.
Sinn Fein councillor for Newry and Mourne Mickey Ruane said the incident was "completely unacceptable".Sinn Fein councillor for Newry and Mourne Mickey Ruane said the incident was "completely unacceptable".
"This type of outrageous behaviour can in no way be excused and indeed it is only by luck that no-one was seriously injured," he said."This type of outrageous behaviour can in no way be excused and indeed it is only by luck that no-one was seriously injured," he said.
In a separate incident, a 16-year-old has been hit in the face by a firework on the Poyntzpass Road in Loughbrickland, County Down.In a separate incident, a 16-year-old has been hit in the face by a firework on the Poyntzpass Road in Loughbrickland, County Down.
He was taken to hospital with a serious injury to his right eye following the incident, which took place at about 2300 GMT on Tuesday.He was taken to hospital with a serious injury to his right eye following the incident, which took place at about 2300 GMT on Tuesday.