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PSNI urges information after petrol bomb attack reported in Larne

Scorch damage caused to front door and window of house in Larne

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Scorch damage was caused to the front door and front window of a house in Larne, and the PSNI said there were no reports of any injuries. Photograph: Paul McErlane/EPA

Sat Jan 6 2024 - 11:54

The PSNI has appealed for information following a reported petrol bomb attack at a home in Larne, Co Antrim.

The incident happened shortly after midnight on Saturday morning in the Ronald Street area of the town.

Scorch damage was caused to the front door and front window of the house. Police said there were no reports of any injuries.

Detectives said inquiries were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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They have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

Meanwhile, three men have been charged with disorderly behaviour following a disturbance in Derry on Friday that saw a firefighter injured by a firework.

The incident unfolded in the Craigavon Bridge area of Derry. Police and firefighters attended the scene following a report that a number of people had climbed up a crane and erected a flag.

A crowd subsequently gathered at the scene and a firework was thrown, causing injuries to a firefighter’s leg.

The accused men, aged 22, 26 and 28, have all been charged with disorderly behaviour.

They are due to appear before Derry Magistrates’ Court on January 31st. – PA

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