By Q Radio News
A petrol bomb attack in Newtownards has been condemned as 'reckless' by police.
A car was extensively damaged after it was targeted in the Ballyreagh Way area at around 1.20am this morning.
Fire crews attended the scene to extinguish the blaze.
Detectives are investigating a possible motive.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police are investigating a petrol bomb attack in Newtownards which occurred during the early hours of today (Friday, 14th August).
"At 1:20am it was reported that a car was on fire in Ballyreagh Way.
"Police attended the scene along with the NIFRS, who extinguished the blaze. It was established a window of the vehicle had been smashed and a petrol bomb thrown inside the vehicle, setting the car alight. Extensive damage has been caused to the vehicle."
Inspector Ray Shaw added: "We are working to establish a motive for this reckless attack, and we are appealing to anyone with information which may assist our investigation to call us."
Anyone with information should call 101 and quote reference number 131 of 14/08/20
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