Northern Ireland

Petrol bomb attack on car in Newtownards

Police are investigating a petrol bomb attack in Newtownards, Co Down
Police are investigating a petrol bomb attack in Newtownards, Co Down Police are investigating a petrol bomb attack in Newtownards, Co Down

A car was badly damaged in a petrol bomb attack in Newtownards early today.

The car was spotted on fire on Ballyreagh Way in the Co Down town at 1.20am.

One of the car's windows had been smashed and a petrol bomb had been thrown inside.

PSNI Inspector Ray Shaw said: "We are working to establish a motive for this reckless attack, and we are appealing to anyone with information which may assist our investigation to call us."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.