Petrol bomb thrown into house in Co Derry in the early hours of this morning
A petrol bomb was thrown into a house in Coleraine, Co Derry, in the early hours of the morning. The occupant successfully extinguished the fire, and police are currently investigating the incident as a reckless attack.
Why it matters
This incident highlights localized criminal violence and the ongoing efforts of emergency services to maintain safety in Northern Ireland.
A PETROL BOMB was thrown into a house in Co Derry in the early hours of this morning.
A PSNI detective sergeant said the attack took place around 3.45am in the Rosemary Place area of Coleraine.
Police officers and emergency services attended the scene.
The occupant of the house had managed to extinguish the fire. There were no reports of any injuries.
“However, this was a reckless attack, and our enquiries are ongoing this morning to establish the circumstances of the incident,” the PSNI said, appealing for anyone with any information to come forward.
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