Police investigate petrol bomb attack

The scene on Railway Street in Ballymena where a petrol bomb attack took place along with windows being smashed in the early hours of Friday morning.

Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye — The scene on Railway Street in Ballymena where a petrol bomb attack took place along with windows being smashed in the early hours of Friday morning. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

It is understood the incident, which occurred in the Railway Street area of the town, was reported to police at approximately 12.15am.

Detective Sergeant Peter Crothers said: “Two bricks were thrown at the property, smashing a front room window, followed by two petrol bombs, one of which hit the house.

“There was scorch damage caused around a window frame and the front door of the property.

“Thankfully, a man and a woman inside the house were uninjured.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives on the non emergency number 101, quoting incident reference number 9 23/02/18.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800555111.