Menu
01/08/2005
Detectives investigate blast bomb attack
Police are investigating the possibility of a loyalist link to a blast bomb attack on a house in Co Antrim on Monday.
A couple and their three children escaped injury in the blast, which caused damage to the front door of the family's home at Knockeen Crescent in Ballymena at about 4am.
Detectives said they are investigating whether the incident was linked to a loyalist feud. The family say they have no links with loyalist paramilitaries.
No one was injured in the attack.
Elsewhere, a man escaped injury after shots were fired through the window of his home in nearby Randalstown. The incident occurred on Moneynick Road at about 1am. There are no further details at present.
(MB/SP)
A couple and their three children escaped injury in the blast, which caused damage to the front door of the family's home at Knockeen Crescent in Ballymena at about 4am.
Detectives said they are investigating whether the incident was linked to a loyalist feud. The family say they have no links with loyalist paramilitaries.
No one was injured in the attack.
Elsewhere, a man escaped injury after shots were fired through the window of his home in nearby Randalstown. The incident occurred on Moneynick Road at about 1am. There are no further details at present.
(MB/SP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
24 September 2004
Minister salutes 'Charity Oscar' winners
Enterprise Minister Barry Gardiner joined 400 members of the business, voluntary and community sectors last night to celebrate the 18th NICVA Link awards (the 'Charity Oscars').
Minister salutes 'Charity Oscar' winners
Enterprise Minister Barry Gardiner joined 400 members of the business, voluntary and community sectors last night to celebrate the 18th NICVA Link awards (the 'Charity Oscars').
01 June 2017
Second Man Arrested Over Colin Horner Murder
A second man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Colin Horner. Mr Horner, 35, was shot in front of his young son at Sainsbury's car park in Balloo Link, Bangor, on Sunday, 28 May. A 47-year-old was arrested in Newtownards on Wednesday, 31 May. A man arrested on Tuesday, 30 May, remains in police custody.
Second Man Arrested Over Colin Horner Murder
A second man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Colin Horner. Mr Horner, 35, was shot in front of his young son at Sainsbury's car park in Balloo Link, Bangor, on Sunday, 28 May. A 47-year-old was arrested in Newtownards on Wednesday, 31 May. A man arrested on Tuesday, 30 May, remains in police custody.
05 September 2001
Blast bomb injures four police officers escorting schoolchildren
Four RUC officers were injured when a blast bomb was thrown at the human security shield protecting school children on their way to Holy Cross Girls Primary School.
Blast bomb injures four police officers escorting schoolchildren
Four RUC officers were injured when a blast bomb was thrown at the human security shield protecting school children on their way to Holy Cross Girls Primary School.
26 July 2023
Appeal Issued After Petrol Bomb Thrown At House In Holywood
Police are appealing for information after a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in Holywood, Co Down. The incident happened in the East Link area at around 12.30am on Wednesday, 26 July. Sergeant Fenton said: "A report was received at around 12.30am that a petrol bomb had been thrown at a house in the East Link area, and had struck a lamp post.
Appeal Issued After Petrol Bomb Thrown At House In Holywood
Police are appealing for information after a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in Holywood, Co Down. The incident happened in the East Link area at around 12.30am on Wednesday, 26 July. Sergeant Fenton said: "A report was received at around 12.30am that a petrol bomb had been thrown at a house in the East Link area, and had struck a lamp post.
04 May 2022
Man Arrested For Attempted Murder Of Police Officer
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a police officer was injured when he was carried for up to 30m on the bonnet of a car in L'Derry on Monday, 02 May. In the same incident, a second officer was also injured when he was struck by the same vehicle.
Man Arrested For Attempted Murder Of Police Officer
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a police officer was injured when he was carried for up to 30m on the bonnet of a car in L'Derry on Monday, 02 May. In the same incident, a second officer was also injured when he was struck by the same vehicle.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
