A Catholic couple and their two teenage sons narrowly avoided injury today in what police believe was a sectarian attack in Co Antrim.
A pipe bomb was thrown into their Pearse Park home in Carrickfergus at about 1.30 a.m. while the family was sleeping.
They were awoken by the sound of breaking glass, quickly followed by an explosion in the kitchen. All the family members were treated for shock.
Investigating officers urged anyone who saw the attack, or who had information, to contact them.