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Two men are in a critical condition following a petrol bomb attack at their home in County Tyrone. | Two men are in a critical condition following a petrol bomb attack at their home in County Tyrone. |
A 19-year-old man and his father were injured in the incident at Church Hill Cottages in Caledon, which happened just after 2030 GMT on Saturday. | A 19-year-old man and his father were injured in the incident at Church Hill Cottages in Caledon, which happened just after 2030 GMT on Saturday. |
Neighbours tried to get them out of the house after it burst into flames. | Neighbours tried to get them out of the house after it burst into flames. |
The police are treating the incident as attempted murder. UUP MLA Tom Elliot said there has been a rise in anti-social behaviour in the village. | The police are treating the incident as attempted murder. UUP MLA Tom Elliot said there has been a rise in anti-social behaviour in the village. |
"People are living in fear. For a man and his son to be watching tv on Saturday night and to have this experience," he said. | |
"It is probably only a matter of time before someone is killed in this sort of attack." | "It is probably only a matter of time before someone is killed in this sort of attack." |
Detectives have said their investigation is still in its early stages because they need to hear from the victims and due to their serious injuries that is not possible. | Detectives have said their investigation is still in its early stages because they need to hear from the victims and due to their serious injuries that is not possible. |
The older man was originally said to be in a stable condition but has now been described as being critically ill. | The older man was originally said to be in a stable condition but has now been described as being critically ill. |