15/02/2005

Petrol bomb thrown at house in Ballymena

Police are appealing for information following a petrol bomb attack on a house in Co Antrim last night.

The device was thrown at the property in Dunfane Park, Ballymena at around 1.20am on Monday. The occupants were uninjured however slight scorch damage was caused to an outside wall.

Items were removed from the scene for forensic examination.

Anyone with information is asked to call detectives in Ballymena on 028 2565 3355 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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