Police investigate petrol bomb attack in Coleraine
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Detective Inspector Lavery said: “Just after 1.40am, police received a report that a petrol bomb had been lit and thrown through the front window of a property in the Laburnum Place area.
“When officers attended, the fire had been extinguished. Thankfully, no one was injured in this reckless attack, but extensive smoke damage was caused to the living room of the property."
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Hide AdThe attack is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life. Anyone who saw anyone suspicious in the area or who has CCTV or doorbell footage is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 95 of 11/08/23.
“Alternatively, you can to submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/” said DI Lavery.