Two people have escaped injury after a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in Ballymena last night (Thursday).
The bottle failed to go through the window of the house at Casement Street and instead landed on the pavement where it shattered and ignited, causing scorch damage.
Detectives are appealing for information following the incident.
Detective Sergeant Lenaghan said police received the report just before midnight of a petrol bomb having been thrown at the window of a house.
“This was a reckless attack and, today, we could have been looking at a very different picture. This act had the potential to seriously damage the property, causing injury, even loss of life, to those inside and any passers-by.
“I am appealing to anyone with information to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 1920 of 09/01/20,” he added.
Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.