Woman set on fire as she answered door in Clondalkin may not have been intended target

"The woman is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering horrific burn injuries to her face and upper body"

"Detectives believe a woman (43) who suffered serious burn injuries when she was set on fire as she answered the door to her home may not have been the primary target of the attack."

"Her partner (49), who also suffered injuries when he attempted to put out the flames, may have been the intended target of a local drugs gang."

A 43-year-old woman is in critical condition in hospital with horrific burn injuries to her face and upper body after being set on fire as she answered her door. Her 49-year-old partner sustained injuries while attempting to put out the flames. Detectives believe the woman may not have been the primary target of the attack and suspect the partner may have been the intended target of a local drugs gang. Medical treatment continues for both victims while investigators pursue leads into motive and responsible parties.

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