02/06/2025
Masked Gang Attack Newtownards Home
Police are continuing their investigation today after a residential property in Killard Heights, Newtownards, was targeted in an arson and criminal damage attack last night, Sunday 01 June.
Detective Sergeant Bell reported that at approximately 10:50pm, a large group of masked men, armed with hammers, forced their way into the home.
"The men ran through the house and caused damage to a number of windows, including the windscreen of a car parked outside, before a petrol bomb was thrown at the front door as they left," Detective Sergeant Bell stated.
Several people were present in the property at the time of the intrusion and were left "shocked and scared." Fortunately, no further injuries have been reported.
Enquiries are ongoing, and police are appealing for anyone with information, particularly dashcam, mobile, or other footage, to contact them on 101, quoting reference 1715 of 01/06/25.
You can also provide information online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
Detective Sergeant Bell reported that at approximately 10:50pm, a large group of masked men, armed with hammers, forced their way into the home.
"The men ran through the house and caused damage to a number of windows, including the windscreen of a car parked outside, before a petrol bomb was thrown at the front door as they left," Detective Sergeant Bell stated.
Enquiries are ongoing, and police are appealing for anyone with information, particularly dashcam, mobile, or other footage, to contact them on 101, quoting reference 1715 of 01/06/25.
You can also provide information online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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