Three injured in Co Derry robbery

A boy is in a critical condition in hospital following an armed robbery at a house in Co Derry last night

A boy is in a critical condition in hospital following an armed robbery at a house in Co Derry last night

The 16-year-old was among three people injured during the incident.

A 70-year-old woman and 44-year-old man were also treated in hospital following the robbery.

The incident began when two masked men armed with a firearm entered a house at Mayogall Road in Magherafelt and attacked the occupants.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has appealed to anyone who may have information about the incident to contact them on 0845 600 8000 or at Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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