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Police are appealing for information following an incident in Bessbrook yesterday 12 March, where a petrol bomb was thrown at a property in the village. Thankfully no injuries were caused.
Speaking on the attack Sergeant Rooney said: “At around 8.10pm, officers received and responded to report that a petrol bomb had been thrown at the back of a property in the O’ Donoghue Park area.
“It was reported that the occupant, upon hearing a bang and seeing flames, went outside and extinguished the fire.
“It was further reported that a man, described as being tall, slim, and dressed in dark coloured clothing, was observed making off from the area on foot in the direction of Orior Park, and towards Charlemont Square.
“Fortunately, there were no reports of any injuries.”
Police enquiries into the incident are ongoing, and they have asked anyone who was in the area at the time and saw any suspicious activity, or who may have any information which could assist them, to get in touch.
You can call 101, quoting reference number 1494 of 12/03/23.
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
