Petrol bomb attack in Ahoghill

Detectives in Ballymena are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of arson in Ahoghill.

Detective Sergeant Erskine said: “We received a report at around 1.15am this morning, Monday, 11th August, that two petrol bombs had been thrown at a property in the Brookfield Gardens area.

“Officers attended along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, however, there was no sign of any fire or smoke.

“A male, wearing black clothing, was seen approaching the premises with a black bag. He then threw an object at a window of the property before lighting another item and throwing this towards the same window, followed by a rock.

“A further lighted item was then thrown towards a different, open window of the property before the suspect made off along the Old Portglenone Road, in the direction of Ahoghill.

“Our enquiries into this are ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who may be able to assist with our investigation, particularly anyone with CCTV, dash-cam or other relevant footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference 75 of 11/08/25.

“You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.”