Two teenagers who were arrested after a petrol bomb attack on a property in Co Derry on Wednesday have been released.
Police in Coleraine are appealing for more information after a petrol bomb was thrown at a property in the Laurel Avenue in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday 25th May).
Two male teens aged 17 and 18 were arrested yesterday but have since been released on bail.
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In a statement, the PSNI said: " At approximately 12.30am [on Wednesday] police received a report that a petrol bomb had been thrown at the front door of the property
"The occupant managed to kick it away however the door was badly damaged during the incident
"There were no reports of any injuries, and the item was taken away from the scene for further examination.
"Two males, aged 17 and 18 arrested yesterday (Wednesday 25th May) in relation to throwing a petrol bomb at a property in the Laurel Avenue area of Coleraine, have been released on bail pending further enquiries.
"Enquiries are ongoing, and anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area at the time, or have any information which could assist, to contact detectives on 101, and quote reference number 28 of 25/05/22.
"Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org."
SDLP MLA Cara Hunter said the attack on the property could have ended with "tragic circumstances".
“This was a shocking and reckless attack in the early hours of Wednesday morning in a built-up area of Coleraine that could have had tragic consequences," Ms Hunter said.
“I would appeal to anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area shortly after midnight to come forward to police and assist them with their investigation.”
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