Four children escape injury in Dungannon petrol bomb attack

Four children have escaped injury after a petrol bomb was thrown at a property in Co Tyrone.

Detectives are appealing for information following the incident in the Killymaddy Hill area of Dungannon on Thursday.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Shortly after 3.10am, it was reported that a petrol bomb was thrown at a property in the area.

“Scorch damage was reported to the front door of the premises.

“One man in his 30s and four children were inside the property, but were not injured.

“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and police would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the ongoing investigation, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 123 09/05/24.”