Children escape injury during petrol bomb attack in Limavady

By Q Radio News

Children have escaped injury during a petrol bomb attack in Limavady. 

Windows of a house on Edenmore Park were smashed during the incident which happened at around 4.30am this morning. 

Police warned the outcome could have been very different as they appealed for information. 

SDLP MLA Cara Hunter MLA condemned the attack. 

“This must have been an absolutely terrifying ordeal for the residents of Edenmore Park, especially the children who were in the house at the time," she said. 

"Those responsible are violent thugs who could have caused a tragedy here today." 

“I would appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at around 4.30am this morning to come forward to the PSNI and help bring these people to justice."

Meanwhile PSNI Sergeant Cummings said: "Shortly after 4.30am this morning, it was reported that a number of windows had been smashed at a property at Edenmore Park, and a petrol bomb left at the front door.

"Damage was also reported to have been caused to the windscreen of the occupant’s car.

"There were children inside the property at the time the incident was reported to have taken place. Fortunately, no one was injured, however, the outcome could have been very different and resulted in a tragic set of circumstances.

"We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, and may have witnessed any suspicious activity, to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 530 of 27/06/21."