Ballymena home is petrol-bombed
Occupants manage to put our fire after device hurled into living room
Police are appealing for information after a house in Ballymena was petrol bombed overnight.
Windows were smashed before the device was thrown into the living room of the Edward Street property.
Meanwhile, another petrol bomb was found outside.
Detective Sergeant Pete Crothers said: “Police received a report just before midnight that the living room window of the property had been smashed and a petrol bomb thrown into the living room, causing smoke damage to the curtains. The occupants of the house managed to extinguish the fire.
“Another petrol bomb was located, smashed outside the property. A bedroom window was also smashed.
“Fortunately, no-one was injured during the incident.
“We are appealing to anyone who was in the Edward Street area around the time of the incident and saw any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area to contact detectives at Ballymena on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1563 28/09/17.
“Alternatively, information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.