Police are investigating a 'potential link' between a number of reported attacks on properties in the North Down area.
Details of a petrol bomb and pipe bomb attack at separate addresses in Newtownards were released by the PSNI on Monday morning, March 27.
Police say it was reported that a brick was thrown through the front window of a property in the Moyne Gardens area on Sunday, March 26.
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It was reported that two petrol bombs were then thrown into the property, and a man in his 60s was injured.
PSNI Detective Sergeant Bell said: “Shortly after 10pm, it was reported that a brick was thrown through a front window of a property in the area. It was then reported that two petrol bombs were thrown into the property, which caused fire damage to the window ledge, roof and floor during the incident. One man in his 60s was injured during the incident.
“Damage was also caused to a car that was parked outside the property, with bricks thrown through an upstairs window and a kitchen window during the incident.
“Enquiries are continuing and we are appealing to anyone with any information to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1787 26/03/23. A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”
A NI Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 22:13 on Sunday, 26 March 2023 following reports of an incident in the Moyne Gardens area, Newtownards.
"NIAS despatched one Ambulance and one Rapid Response Paramedic to the scene of the incident.
"2 patients were taken by Ambulance and Rapid Response Vehicle to Ulster Hospital."
In another incident, it's reported a pipe bomb was thrown at a property at the Bowtown Road area of the town on Saturday, March 25.
PSNI Detective Sergeant Bell said: “At around 9:35pm, it was reported that a pipe bomb had been thrown at a property in the area. It was reported that a front window and a wall at the property were damaged during the incident.
"The property was occupied at the time, but there were no reports of any injuries.
“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw anything suspicious in the area at that time, to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1883 25/03/23.
"A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”
PSNI sources have indicated that officers "are investigating a potential link between a number of incidents in the North Down area recently".
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