PSNI are now attending a Newry home after 'two petrol bombs were thrown at a house'

By Gemma Murray
Published 18th Oct 2023, 11:47 BST
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Police are currently at the scene of a petrol bomb attack at a house in the Drumgullion Avenue area of Newry.

A statement from the PSNI reveals that police “received a report at around 6.05am today (Wednesday 18th October) that two petrol bombs were thrown at a house in the area, causing a small fire in the back garden”.

The statement adds: “Officers attended alongside colleagues from NIFRS who extinguished the fire.

"Thankfully there were no reports of any injuries.

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“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and we would appeal to anyone with any information to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 158 of 18/10/23.

“Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.”