Car destroyed in another petrol bomb attack at Cookstown

A car was totally destroyed after being petrol bombed at Cookstown

The incided happened in the Gortreagh Road area of the County Tyrone town around 11.30pm last night.

Police say the vehicle was parked outside a property.

They say their enquiries are ongoing to establish a motive for the attack.

Police are trying to establish a motive for the attack.placeholder image
Police are trying to establish a motive for the attack.

Anyone with any information about the incident or who may be able to help with the investigation, is asked to call police in Magherafelt on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference number 2289 22/02/21.

You can also submit a report online using the PSNI non-emergency reporting form. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.

On Saturday night, a house was petrol bombed at Crossglebe, Sandholes. The two occupants of the property escaped unharmed.

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