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27/03/2023
Appeal For Information On Two Petrol Bomb Attacks
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following two petrol bomb attacks in Bangor and Newtownards over the weekend.
In Newtownards, emergency services were called to the a house in the Dicksonia Drive area of the town at approximately 10:15pm, were a petrol bomb had reportedly been thrown at a house.
A number of windows were broken and extensive damage was caused to the front property.
Detective Sergeant Cargin said: "Luckily no one was at home at the time of the attack, which is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life
"I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area at the time or who may have CCTV or doorbell footage that could assist with enquiries. To contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 1963 of 25/03/23."
Separately, in Bangor, a petrol bomb was thrown at a Skipperstone Road area at approximately 1am on the same night.
Detective Sergeant Cargin said: "A number of windows were broken and scorch damage was caused to the property during the attack and the three people who were in the house at the time were uninjured.
"This attack is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life and I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area at the time or who may have CCTV or doorbell footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 80 of 25/03/23."
The PSNI have given no indication of these two incidents being connected.
A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at *www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
In Newtownards, emergency services were called to the a house in the Dicksonia Drive area of the town at approximately 10:15pm, were a petrol bomb had reportedly been thrown at a house.
A number of windows were broken and extensive damage was caused to the front property.
Detective Sergeant Cargin said: "Luckily no one was at home at the time of the attack, which is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life
"I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area at the time or who may have CCTV or doorbell footage that could assist with enquiries. To contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 1963 of 25/03/23."
Separately, in Bangor, a petrol bomb was thrown at a Skipperstone Road area at approximately 1am on the same night.
Detective Sergeant Cargin said: "A number of windows were broken and scorch damage was caused to the property during the attack and the three people who were in the house at the time were uninjured.
"This attack is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life and I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area at the time or who may have CCTV or doorbell footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 80 of 25/03/23."
The PSNI have given no indication of these two incidents being connected.
A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at *www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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