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15/09/2004
Petrol-bomb attack on SDLP MLA's home condemned
NIO Security Minister Ian Pearson has condemned last night's petrol-bomb attack on the Londonderry home of an SDLP assembly member.
Pat Ramsey's Meenan Drive home was hit with two petrol bombs during the attack which occurred at around 11pm. One of the bombs exploded outside the window of his youngest daughter's bedroom.
Mr Ramsay's wife and children, who were at home at the time of the incident, escaped uninjured.
Condemning the attack, Mr Pearson said: "Pat Ramsey has devoted years to service to the people of Derry through his work as a councillor, MLA and member of the local District Policing Board.
"Thankfully no-one was injured in last night's incident, which was not only an attack on Mr Ramsey and his family but also on democracy."
(gmcg)
Pat Ramsey's Meenan Drive home was hit with two petrol bombs during the attack which occurred at around 11pm. One of the bombs exploded outside the window of his youngest daughter's bedroom.
Mr Ramsay's wife and children, who were at home at the time of the incident, escaped uninjured.
Condemning the attack, Mr Pearson said: "Pat Ramsey has devoted years to service to the people of Derry through his work as a councillor, MLA and member of the local District Policing Board.
"Thankfully no-one was injured in last night's incident, which was not only an attack on Mr Ramsey and his family but also on democracy."
(gmcg)
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