19/05/2017

SF Condemns Petrol Bomb Attack In Co Antrim

Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney has hit out at those involved in petrol attack in Crumlin, Co Antrim.

The incident happened at a property in Ballydonaghy Meadow's at around 4.30am on Friday, 19 May.

A mother and child, who were in the house at the time, escaped uninjured.

Mr Kearney said: "Those behind this attack have shown complete disregard for the lives of the occupants and the safety of other residents in the street.

"The sooner those responsible are taken off our streets the better. I am appealing to anyone with information about this attack, however insignificant it may appear, to report it immediately to the PSNI."

(CD/MH)

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