02/08/2016
Five People Escape Injury Following Petrol Bomb Attack In Carrickfergus
Five people, including three children, have escaped injury after a petrol bomb was thrown through the window of a house in Carrickfergus.
The attack happened in the Oakwood Road area at around 11.30pm on Sunday, 31 July.
The petrol bomb smashed through the window but failed to ignite.
The item has been taken away for forensic examination.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/MH)
The attack happened in the Oakwood Road area at around 11.30pm on Sunday, 31 July.
The petrol bomb smashed through the window but failed to ignite.
The item has been taken away for forensic examination.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/MH)
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