Attacks on houses in Ards could be linked, say police
It follows a spate of incidents over the weekend
Police are investigating a potential link between a spate of attacks on houses in Newtownards over the weekend.
A pipe bomb was thrown at a house in the Bowtown Road area on Saturday and two petrol bombs were thrown at a house in the Moyne Gardens area yesterday.
Speaking about the incident in the Bowtown Road area, Detective Sergeant Bell said “At around 9:35pm, it was reported that a pipe bomb had been thrown at a property in the area. It was reported that a front window and a wall at the property were damaged during the incident. The property was occupied at the time, but there were no reports of any injuries.”
“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw anything suspicious in the area at that time, to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1883 25/03/23. A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”
Detective Sergeant Bell also described a petrol bomb incident in the Moyne Gardens area on Sunday. He said, “Shortly after 10pm, it was reported that a brick was thrown through a front window of a property in the area. It was then reported that two petrol bombs were thrown into the property, which caused fire damage to the window ledge, roof and floor during the incident. One man in his 60s was injured during the incident.”
“Damage was also caused to a car that was parked outside the property, with bricks thrown through an upstairs window and a kitchen window during the incident.”
“Enquiries are continuing and we are appealing to anyone with any information to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1787 26/03/23. A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport . Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”