28/01/2026
Police Appeal Following Petrol Bomb Attack In Markethill
The PSNI is appealing for witnesses following an arson attack at a residential property in Markethill today, Wednesday 28 January.
Officers were alerted to the incident in the Bunker Hill area at approximately 3.40am. Upon arrival at the scene, police discovered evidence of a petrol bomb. The property sustained damage including a broken window pane and black scorch marks on the front door and the living room window frame.
Inspector Moffett confirmed that the house was empty at the time of the attack and no injuries have been reported.
"Our enquiries are ongoing today to determine a motive and who was involved," Inspector Moffett stated. "We are keen to hear from anyone who noticed suspicious behaviour in the area around the time of the report."
Police are urging anyone with information, particularly those with CCTV, dash-cam, or other footage from the area, to come forward.
Witnesses can contact the PSNI by calling 101, quoting reference number 104 28/01/26. Reports can also be submitted online via the non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Officers were alerted to the incident in the Bunker Hill area at approximately 3.40am. Upon arrival at the scene, police discovered evidence of a petrol bomb. The property sustained damage including a broken window pane and black scorch marks on the front door and the living room window frame.
Inspector Moffett confirmed that the house was empty at the time of the attack and no injuries have been reported.
Police are urging anyone with information, particularly those with CCTV, dash-cam, or other footage from the area, to come forward.
Witnesses can contact the PSNI by calling 101, quoting reference number 104 28/01/26. Reports can also be submitted online via the non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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