17/09/2007
Petrol Bomb Attack In Antrim
Police are investigating a petrol bomb attack on a house in Antrim.
The incident occurred at 10.10pm last night in the Dromain Drive area of the town.
The occupants of the house were in bed when a noise was heard from outside. A male occupant went outside to find the front garden alight.
It was discovered that a petrol bomb had been thrown, which had broken the outer pane of a double-glazed window of the house.
The fire was extinguished and there are no injuries, police say.
A 31-year-old has been arrested in connection with the attack, and is assisting police with their enquiries.
Detectives are keen to hear from any witnesses to the incident and have urged them to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.
(LC/KMcA)
The incident occurred at 10.10pm last night in the Dromain Drive area of the town.
The occupants of the house were in bed when a noise was heard from outside. A male occupant went outside to find the front garden alight.
It was discovered that a petrol bomb had been thrown, which had broken the outer pane of a double-glazed window of the house.
The fire was extinguished and there are no injuries, police say.
A 31-year-old has been arrested in connection with the attack, and is assisting police with their enquiries.
Detectives are keen to hear from any witnesses to the incident and have urged them to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.
(LC/KMcA)
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