19/08/2016

Petrol Bomb Thrown At Community Centre In L'Derry

A petrol bomb has been thrown at a community centre in Co L'Derry.

The device was thrown at the Dove House building at around 11.30pm on Thursday, 18 August.

Scorch damage was caused to the front of the building.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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