01/09/2006
Petrol bombs thrown at Ballymena house
Police in County Antrim have appealed for information following a petrol bomb attack on a house in the early hours of this morning,
Shortly after 1am, two devices were thrown at a house in the Millfield area of Ballymena, causing minor scorch damage to an exterior wall.
Two adults who were at home at the time, escaped uninjured, however were left shaken by their ordeal.
It is believed that two men were involved in carrying out the attack.
Police are investigating a motive for the incident, and have asked for anyone who may have witnessed the attack or who may have any information in connection to it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
Shortly after 1am, two devices were thrown at a house in the Millfield area of Ballymena, causing minor scorch damage to an exterior wall.
Two adults who were at home at the time, escaped uninjured, however were left shaken by their ordeal.
It is believed that two men were involved in carrying out the attack.
Police are investigating a motive for the incident, and have asked for anyone who may have witnessed the attack or who may have any information in connection to it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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