Two men have been arrested after two petrol bombs were thrown at houses in Coleraine on Sunday (24 April).
Damage was caused to a house in Westbourne Crescent after a petrol bomb was thrown shortly after 7:15pm. There were no reports of any injuries.
And in a separate incident minor damage was caused to a house in Somerset Drive earlier in the evening after a petrol bomb was thrown. There were no reports of any injuries.
Earlier, at around 5pm, a number of windows in a house at Loguestown Park, Coleraine were damaged.
Detective Inspector McKenna said as part of police enquiries, they are also investigating a report of a car damaged at the Old Coach Road area of Portstewart at around 9:30pm.
“We are investigating a link between this incident and the other incidents which occurred in the Coleraine area at this time.
“These were reckless acts showing a complete disregard for the local community and their safety. We could have been dealing with a fatality following these callous attacks yesterday,” he said.
The two men aged 25 and 23 years old have since been charged with two counts of throwing a petrol bomb, two counts of making a petrol bomb and criminal damage.
Both men are due to appear at Antrim Magistrates Court on Tuesday 26th April. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to these incidents or who may have dash-cam footage available, should contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 1368 24/04/22. Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ . You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/,” he added.