09/06/2003

Petrol bomb attack on Derry office of NI Probation Board

Police are appealing for information after office premises were damaged in a petrol bomb attack in Londonderry yesterday.

The incident happened at the Northern Ireland Probation Board office at Crawford Square, off the Northland Road at around 5am.

Minor scorch and smoke damage were caused to the building in which a ground floor building was smashed in the attack.

Police say they are keen to talk to two men who were seen in the area at the time.

(MB)

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