Masked men throw petrol bombs at police car in Strabane
Summarised from 5 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 11 Oct, 12:37 · Archive
Three masked men threw petrol bombs at a police patrol car in Strabane, County Tyrone on Saturday evening.
Three masked men threw petrol bombs at a police patrol car in the Ballycolman Estate area of Strabane on Saturday evening. Officers were patrolling shortly after 5pm on 10 October when their vehicle came under attack. The three males, dressed in black, each threw a petrol bomb at the passenger side of the vehicle.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland said only minor damage was caused to the car. However, Chief Inspector Cherith Craig stated that the attack 'could have resulted in serious injuries to the officers or to nearby members of the public'. She described it as 'a totally reckless attack in a built-up residential area'.
Ch Insp Craig added: 'Our officers are here to help, and to respond to calls to assist those who need that help. Attacks on police are unacceptable and must not be tolerated.' The PSNI said an investigation was underway.
Police appealed for anyone with information to contact them. They asked that those who could assist submit reports via their online non-emergency reporting form or call Strabane station on 101, quoting reference number 1073 10/10/26. Alternatively, members of the public could contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
How it is being reported
- Masked men throw petrol bombs at police carThe officers were patrolling the Ballycolman Estate in Strabane shortly after 17:00 BST when the attack happened.BBC Northern Ireland · 11 Oct, 12:29
- Three masked males attack police patrol car with petrol bombsA petrol bomb attack on a police car in Strabane could have caused serious injury to an officer or a member of the public, police have said.Derry Journal · 11 Oct, 12:18
- Masked men throw petrol bombs at police car on patrol in Strabane"This was a totally reckless attack in a built-up residential area"Belfast Live · 11 Oct, 12:16
- Petrol bombs thrown at police car in Co TyroneBelfast Telegraph · 11 Oct, 12:10
- Masked men throw petrol bombs at PSNI patrol car in ‘reckless attack’Belfast Telegraph · 11 Oct, 12:10
- Petrol bombs thrown at police in Strabane in 'reckless attack'Masked men have thrown petrol bombs at a police vehicle in Strabane.News Letter · 11 Oct, 11:59
In this story: Strabane · County Tyrone · Police Service of Northern Ireland · Ballycolman Estate · Cherith Craig
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