25/11/2015

Investigation Launched After House Damaged In Carrowdore

A County Down couple have escaped injury after a "loud bang" caused extensive damage to their home in Carrowdore.

Police have launched an investigation after damage was caused to an oil tank, windows and the back door of the property in the Main Street area at around 3.20am on Wednesday.

The house has been sealed off and officers are looking into the circumstances and motive for the incident.

The occupants, aged in their 60s, were not injured.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/LM)

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