Van torched in suspected hijacking in Derry - Londonderry

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By David Hunter

A van has been burned out in the Bogside area of Derry - Londonderry this afternoon as trouble continues to flare in the area. 

It follows three consequtive nights of petrol bomb attacks against police, residents and the near-by Fountain estate. 

It's understood the van involved had been taken from the Creggan area earlier in a suspected hijacking. 

MLA Mark H Durkan said "These thugs cannot be allowed to hold a community to ransom.

"They are not only terrorising the people in this area but placing a strain on emergency services.

"Imagine your house went on fire now and these brave firefighters were delayed getting to you because they are dealing with this.

"This must stop now."

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