Northern Ireland

Man shaken after Co Antrim petrol bomb attack

PACEMAKER BELFAST  05/03/2024
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a petrol bomb incident at residential premises in the Queen Street area of Ballymena.

Shortly before 10.15pm on Monday, March 4, it was reported that two petrol bombs were thrown through the living room window of a house in the area. Thankfully, neither of these ignited. A male occupant who was in the property at the time has been left shaken.
Police are appealing for information about a petrol bomb attack in the Queen Street area of Ballymena. PICTURE: PACEMAKER

A man has been left shaken after his Co Antrim home was targeted in a petrol bomb attack.

Two petrol bombs were thrown through the living room window at a house in the Queen Street area of Ballymena on Monday night, shortly after 10pm.

PACEMAKER BELFAST  05/03/2024
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a petrol bomb incident at residential premises in the Queen Street area of Ballymena.

Shortly before 10.15pm on Monday, March 4, it was reported that two petrol bombs were thrown through the living room window of a house in the area. Thankfully, neither of these ignited. A male occupant who was in the property at the time has been left shaken.
A window boarded up following a petrol bomb attack in the Queen Street area of Ballymena. PICTURE: PACEMAKER

Police said neither of the devices ignited but a man in the property at the time was left shaken by the ordeal.

Investigating officers appealed for information on a man wearing dark clothing who is believed to have been in the area at the time the attack.