Northern Ireland

Petrol bomb thrown through window of Co Antrim house

Police have appealed for information
Police have appealed for information Police have appealed for information

FOUR people escaped injury in a petrol bomb attack on a house in Co Antrim.

Police said a window was smashed at the house in Leyland Court in Ballycastle and a device thrown inside early yesterday.

A spokesman said: "Shortly before 2.30 am, it was reported that a window had been smashed at a house in the area and an object was set alight and thrown inside.

"Damage was caused to the front window and the inside of the house as a result of the incident.

"The four occupants of the property were unharmed.

"A number of men were seen leaving the area in a silver coloured car.

"Police are working to establish a motive for the attack and would also like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the area or saw this vehicle."