AN arson probe has been launched after a “petrol bomb” was thrown throw the window of a house with three people inside.
The PSNI are appealing for witnesses and information regarding the report in Coleraine.
At around 1.10am this morning, police received the report of a petrol bomb being thrown at a property.
A second petrol bomb was also ignited by the front door.
Detective Inspector Mark Gingell said: “At around 1.10am this morning, Monday, 30th June, police received a report that a petrol bomb had been thrown at a property in the Lisnablagh Road area of the town.
“Officers attended alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, who extinguished the blaze.
“It appeared that the petrol bomb had been thrown through the living window, smashing it and causing damage inside. A further petrol bomb had ignited beside the front door.
“Three adults were present in the property at the time but, thankfully, no injuries were reported.”
The PSNI is now urging anyone with any information to come forward.
Detective Inspector Mark Gingell continued: “We are treating this attack as arson with intent to endanger life.
“Our enquiries are ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who may be able to assist with our investigation, particularly anyone with CCTV, dashcam or other relevant footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference 165 of 30/06/24.”
Or, anyone with information can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.
Separately, police in Co Down are investigating after the discovery of a woman’s body at a property in the county.
The discovery was made at a property in the Elmfield Walk area of Donaghadee over the weekend.
Police were alerted to an unconscious woman with a serious injury at the house in Donaghadee close to 3pm on Saturday.
Emergency services attended the scene and medical attention was provided, however the woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
MURDER PROBE
The PSNI have confirmed they are investigating all circumstances surrounding the sudden death.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Sarah Montgomery and is currently in custody and being quizzed by members of the PSNI.
The PSNI has confirmed Sarah was pregnant at the time of her death.
The man who has been arrested following the death is being held in police custody and investigators said yesterday he was “assisting with investigations”.
