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Petrol bombs were thrown at police officers as they responded to a report of arson at a premises in Co Down.
The incident occurred at a car sales business in the Antrim Road area of Ballynahinch at 1.50am on Friday.
A PSNI statement said: “Damage was caused to a window and carpet of an office in the area.
Police are appealing for information following a report of arson at business premises at the Antrim Road area of Ballynahinch on Friday 27th October: https://t.co/WflhEOBQ3h pic.twitter.com/k7z6Lh0MXM
— Police Newry, Mourne and Down (@PSNINMDown) October 27, 2023
“Upon arrival of officers, two petrol bombs were thrown at police and smashed on the ground a distance away.
“A further petrol bomb was thrown during the incident, but thankfully there were no reports of any injuries.
“As police left the area, it was reported that a further two petrol bombs were thrown towards the business premises, as well as the discovery of another petrol bomb located on top of a car which burnt itself out.
“No further damage was reported to police.”
Police said a number of homes were searched as part of the investigation.
Two petrol bombs were seized and a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of breach of bench warrant.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 110 27/10/23.
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