10/05/2006
Arson attack on County Antrim house
Police in County Antrim are investigating the circumstances surrounding a petrol bomb attack on a house in Rathenraw last night.
Minor scorch damage was caused to the house, however no one was injured when a petrol bomb was thrown at the property in the Kent Court area of Rathenraw just after 11.15pm.
Detectives in Antrim are currently investigating a possible motive for the attack.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or have noticed any suspicious activity in the area around the time of the attack, should contact police on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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Minor scorch damage was caused to the house, however no one was injured when a petrol bomb was thrown at the property in the Kent Court area of Rathenraw just after 11.15pm.
Detectives in Antrim are currently investigating a possible motive for the attack.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or have noticed any suspicious activity in the area around the time of the attack, should contact police on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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