Police Appeal For Witnesses Following Petrol Bomb Attack In Downpatrick
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in Downpatrick in the early hours of this morning, Monday, 22nd June.
Sergeant Beacom said: “We received a report at around 12.25am this morning that two men, dressed in dark clothing, with hoods up and their faces covered, had thrown a lit item at a property in the Pound Lane area before making off towards John Street.
“Officers attended the scene, along with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, where the fire had already been extinguished by one of the occupants.
“Some damage was caused to the house, including scorch marks to the front of the property and the front door.
“Three people were in the property at the time, however, no injuries were reported.
“Anyone with information, including CCTV, ring-doorbell or other footage, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 24 of 22/06/26.”
Alternatively, you can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form at:
http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at:
McGrath condemns Downpatrick petrol bomb attack
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has condemned a petrol bomb attack on a home in Downpatrick in the early hours of Monday morning.
Colin McGrath MLA said: “This was an extremely reckless and dangerous act. Regardless of the circumstances, there is simply no place for this kind of attack in our community. The fact that nobody was injured is welcome, but the outcome could have been very different.
“Incidents like this cause understandable concern within the wider community. People want to feel safe where they live and they do not want to see this type of criminality taking hold in their town.
“It is important that there is a clear message that such behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
“I’d like to thank the emergency services for their swift response and I would encourage anyone who was in the Pound Lane or John Street areas around the time of this incident, or who may have information that could assist the police, to come forward.”
Petrol bomb attack in Downpatrick condemned Says Mason
Sinn Féin South Down MLA MLA Cathy Mason has condemned a petrol bomb attack on a house in the Pound Lane area of Downpatrick in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Speaking after the incident, the South Down MLA said: “This attack was reckless and must be condemned.
“Three people were inside the property when this petrol bomb was thrown. Thankfully nobody was injured, but the consequences could have been far more serious.
“People have a right to feel safe in their homes without fear of being targeted in this way.
“This attack has caused shock and concern within the local community and those responsible have shown a complete disregard for the safety of others.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have CCTV footage to bring it forward to the PSNI.
“Those responsible must be held accountable for their actions.”
