The PSNI are currently investigating a "reckless attack" involving a suspected petrol bomb on a home in Co Derry.
Though there were no injuries, police say attacks such as these "could potentially endanger life" and are investigating a possible link with other incidents in the area.
Officers received a report shortly after 1.20am this morning, Monday August 22, that a suspected petrol bomb had been thrown at the front of a property in the Loughanhill Park area of Coleraine.
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Inspector Aaron Brown said: “A small window was smashed as a result of the attack and smoke damage was caused to the front door of the property.
“One person was inside the house at the time and was able to extinguish the fire with water prior to the arrival of police and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.
“Thankfully, there were no reports of any injuries, although this was a reckless attack which could have resulted in serious consequences. The device has now been recovered for forensic examination.
“Our investigation into this morning’s suspected petrol bomb attack is at an early stage and we will be pursuing a number of lines of enquiry, including the potential that it could be linked to other recent incidents in the Coleraine area.
“Attacks such as these which could potentially endanger life are not wanted by anyone and do nothing but cause harm and damage to the local community who we know just want to live in peace."
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