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Friday, March 29, 2024

Two houses damaged in molotov cocktail attacks

Police are appealing for information after two homes were set on fire by molotov cocktail attacks in Sydney’s west and north-west overnight.

About 9.20pm, emergency services were called to Aspinall Avenue, Minchinbury, to reports of a fire.

Police have been told a blaze broke out in the front of a home after at least one molotov cocktail was thrown through the window.

It was extinguished by Fire & Rescue NSW a short time later.

A 53-year-old man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics for smoke inhalation then taken to hospital in a stable condition.

“A younger boy who was home at the time was treated at the scene for minor smoke inhalation while another woman at the address was uninjured,” NSW Police said in a statement.

“About 20 minutes later, officers from Quakers Hill Police Area Command responded to reports of a separate fire at a home on Thornton Street, Kellyville Ridge, also believed to have been ignited by a molotov cocktail.

“A man and woman, aged 32 and 34, as well as an older man, were home at the time, however, no one was injured.”

The blaze caused minor damage to the exterior of the home and was extinguished by Fire & Rescue NSW within minutes.

Crime scenes have been established at both addresses and investigations are ongoing.

As inquiries continue, any witnesses or anyone in either area who may have dashcam vision from the area at the time is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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