07/06/2018

House Damaged In Petrol Bomb Attack In Larne

An investigation has been launched after a petrol bomb attack on a house in Larne, Co Antrim.

A device is believed to have been thrown through the front door of a property in the Craigy Hill area on Thursday, 07 June.

Extensive damage was caused and the neighbouring property was also damaged.

A petrol bomb was also thrown at a car parked outside the house, which was totally destroyed.

No-one was injured during the attack.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact 101.

(CD/LM)

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