Co Tyrone: petrol bomb attack on property with four children inside

Four children were inside a property which was petrol bombed in Co Tyrone in the early hours of this morning (Thursday).

Along with a man in his 30s, they escaped injury in the incident which took place in the Killymaddy Hill area of Dungannon.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Shortly after 3.10am, it was reported that a petrol bomb was thrown at a property in the area.

"Scorch damage was reported to the front door of the premises.

"One man in his 30s and four children were inside the property, but were not injured.

"Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and police would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the ongoing investigation, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 123 09/05/24."