Ballymena: police probe petrol bomb attack on flat
It is understood a device was thrown through a bedroom window
Last updated 24th Apr 2025
Police believe a fire which damaged a Co Antrim flat was caused by petrol bomb.
They are appealing for information to the incident in the Carnduff Drive area of Ballymena at 10.40 last night.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "We believe the fire resulted from a petrol bomb being thrown through the bedroom window of the flat in what appears to have been a deliberate act.
"Thankfully, no one was inside at the time and there were no injuries reported.
"A number of windows were smashed. However, the fire and subsequent damage was contained to the bedroom.
"As a precaution, residents from the neighbouring flats were evacuated for a short time before returning to their homes.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and at this stage, the fire is being treated as deliberate."