19/01/2015

Car Damaged By Petrol Bomb In Lurgan

A car has been damaged after a petrol bomb was thrown in Lurgan, County Armagh.

The incident is reported to have occurred in the Boconnell Court area at around 20:30 on Sunday.

The device was thrown at the vehicle as it was parked in a driveway, causing fire damage.

The PSNI has appealed for anyone with information to contact them.

(IT/MH)

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