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Drive-By Firework Attack Gang Caught On CCTV

Police are hunting a gang who put a vulnerable woman in hospital after targeting a house with fireworks from a moving car.

The gang is believed to have attacked a number of addresses in Barking, east London, on 13 November - starting a fire at a residential care home on Beccles Drive.

The blaze left Donna Stringer, 43, who has learning difficulties and needs a wheelchair, on life support.

Seven other residents had to be found alternative accommodation after the care home was damaged.

Police released CCTV of the gang and a photograph showing critically injured Ms Stringer in hospital.

Detective Sergeant Karl Dines, from Barking and Dagenham CID, said: "As you will see in the footage that we have released today, this was a deliberate act where fireworks were thrown at a number of homes.

"This is a deeply upsetting incident involving an innocent and helpless victim who has severe learning difficulties.

"Donna is fighting for her life in hospital; medical staff are working tirelessly around the clock to keep her condition stable in the hope that she will recover.

"The fire has caused significant damage to the care home and devastated Donna's loving family.

"It is vital that anyone who has any information about this incident comes forward and shares what they know as soon as possible.

"I would like to hear from anyone who has any information that may help us identify who is responsible."

:: Anyone who has information is asked to contact Barking and Dagenham CID on 020 3276 1096 or via 101. Witnesses can also email information to LBBDAppeal@met.pnn.police.uk or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.