Teens seen 'walking down street' before driveway explosion
A Sydney woman is in hospital with burns after an aerosol can exploded outside her home.
Police say 55-year-old Denise Lavelle heard loud "bangs" outside her Canterbury home about 11.30pm on Monday and went outside to investigate.
She was on her driveway when an aerosol can exploded, leaving her with burns to her hands and legs.
The woman, 55, was hospitalised after the aerosol can exploded in her driveway. Nine
A crime scene has been set up at the Sydney home. Nine
Ms Lavelle was taken to Concord Hospital. Police found a number of flammable items on the driveway and have set up a crime scene.
Police now believe the attack was targeted, but that the woman was not the intended victim.
Security footage captured a group of five teens walking along Robert Street before the attack.
Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
- Reported with AAP
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