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Petrol bomb thrown into house in Co Derry in the early hours of this morning
The occupant extinguished the fire and no injuries were reported, police said, as detectives appealed for witnesses and information.
On Saturday, July 25, the PSNI received reports at approximately 3:45 am that a petrol bomb had been thrown at a house in the Rosemary Place area of Coleraine.
The occupant managed to extinguish the fire before the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service arrived at the scene, with no injuries reported.
Detective Sergeant Higgins is leading the investigation and detectives are appealing for witnesses to contact them using reference number 270 of 25/07/26 or by calling 101.
Alternatively, members of the public can provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
Officers are working to establish the circumstances of the incident, which the PSNI described as a "reckless attack" while urging anyone in the area to come forward.