Two women and young child escape injury during Cookstown petrol bomb attack

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Tuesday, 16 June 2020 10:13

By Q Radio News.

Police say a petrol bomb has been thrown at a house on Jubilee Park in Cookstown this morning.

Speaking about the incident, Sergeant Clifford said: “Shortly before 4:10am, it was reported that a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in the area.

"The device landed below the front window of the property and damaged a child’s bicycle in the area.

"Scorch damage was caused to both the window sill and the wall of the property during the incident.

"Two females aged 49 and 21 years old, as well as a young child were inside the house at the time, but were not injured.

“It was also reported that a liquid was poured over a car parked in the area, but no damage was reported.

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