29/09/2017

Two Men Escape Injury After Petrol Bomb Attack In Ballymena

Two men have escaped injury following a petrol bomb attack at a house in Ballymena.

The incident happened shortly before midnight on Edward Street on Thursday, 28 September.

The living room window of the property was smashed and a petrol bomb was thrown inside and caused smoke damage to the curtains.

Two men, who were in the house at the time, put the fire out.

Another petrol bomb was also found smashed outside the property and a bedroom window was smashed.

No-one was injured.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/MH)

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