Residents living in a property have been left 'badly shaken' after their home was the target of a petrol bomb attack in Co Derry.
Detectives are investigating after petrol bombs were thrown at a property in Mossvale Park in Coleraine shortly after midnight, Thursday, July 21.
It’s believed two devices were thrown at the house causing scorch marks to the front door and a window, the window was also smashed during the attack.
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A number of people who were in the house at the time were uninjured, however have been left badly shaken by the ordeal.
SDLP MLA Cara Hunter said that it was a "miracle" that nobody was seriously hurt in the property. She added: “I utterly condemn this shocking attack at a home in Coleraine.
"Given that two petrol bombs were thrown directly at this property, it’s a miracle that nobody was seriously hurt and only minor damage was caused
“The inhabitants of this house have been left badly shaken following what must have been a terrifying experience and the entire community will have been disturbed that this attack has taken place on their doorsteps.
“This is a serious incident which could have resulted in tragedy, those who carried it out did so with no regard for the safety and well-being of people in this area. I’d urge anyone with any information about what happened here to come forward to police as soon as possible to assist them with their investigation.”
Meanwhile, Sinn Fein MLA Caoimhe Archibald also condemned the attack. She said: "This petrol bomb attack on a house in Mossvale Park is wrong and I utterly condemn it.
"Thankfully no one was injured in this incident but it must have been a frightening experience for those in the house.
"Anyone with any information on this incident should bring it forward to the PSNI."
A PSNI spokesperson said: "A motive for the attack has yet to be established and detectives are appealing for information. Anyone who believes they may be able to assist the investigation should call 101, quoting reference 6 21/07/22.
"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
"You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/."
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