Car destroyed in another petrol bomb attack at Cookstown

A car was totally destroyed after being petrol bombed at Cookstown
By Stanley Campbell
Published 23rd Feb 2021, 09:32 BST
Updated 23rd Feb 2021, 09:34 BST
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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.Police are trying to establish a motive for the attack.
Police are trying to establish a motive for the attack.
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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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