23/08/2022

Appeal For Information On Petrol Bomb Attack In Coleraine

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following an arson attack at a property in the Loughanhill Park area of Coleraine.

Shortly after 1.20am on Monday 22nd August, emergency services were called to reports of a fire after a suspected petrol bomb had been thrown at the front of a property.

A small window was smashed as a result of the attack and smoke damage was caused to the front door of the property.

One person was inside the house at the time and was able to extinguish the fire with water prior to the arrival of police and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.

Making an appeal for information, Inspector Aaron Brown said: "Thankfully, there were no reports of any injuries, although this was a reckless attack which could have resulted in serious consequences. The device has now been recovered for forensic examination.

"Our investigation into this morning’s suspected petrol bomb attack is at an early stage and we will be pursuing a number of lines of enquiry, including the potential that it could be linked to other recent incidents in the Coleraine area.

"Attacks such as these which could potentially endanger life are not wanted by anyone and do nothing but cause harm and damage to the local community who we know just want to live in peace.

"If you have any information or video footage that you think could help detectives with our investigation in Loughanhill Park, please contact 101 quoting reference 88 of 22/08/22."

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.

A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

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