25/01/2018

Woman Injured In Petrol Bomb Attack

A woman has been injured after a petrol bomb was thrown at her home in Ballymena.

The attack happened at a house in the Moat Road area just before midnight on Tuesday, 23 January.

The device was thrown at her bedroom window and she was injured when the window shattered.

Scorch damage was also caused to the property.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/MH)

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