Petrol bombs thrown at police responding to arson attack

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Petrol Bombs Thrown At Police Responding To Arson Attack
The incident occurred at a car sales business in the Antrim Road area of Ballynahinch at 1.50am on Friday.
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Jonathan McCambridge, PA

Petrol bombs were thrown at police officers as they responded to a report of arson at a premises in Co Down.

The incident occurred at a car sales business in the Antrim Road area of Ballynahinch at 1.50am on Friday.

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A PSNI statement said: “Damage was caused to a window and carpet of an office in the area.

“Upon arrival of officers, two petrol bombs were thrown at police and smashed on the ground a distance away.

“A further petrol bomb was thrown during the incident, but thankfully there were no reports of any injuries.

“As police left the area, it was reported that a further two petrol bombs were thrown towards the business premises, as well as the discovery of another petrol bomb located on top of a car which burnt itself out.

“No further damage was reported to police.”

Police said a number of homes were searched as part of the investigation.

The incident occurred at a car sales business in the Antrim Road area of Ballynahinch at 1.50am on Friday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 110 27/10/23.

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