Petrol attack on Antrim house

Five children and three adults have escaped injury after what police described as a "petrol-style" device was thrown at the back…

Five children and three adults have escaped injury after what police described as a "petrol-style" device was thrown at the back of a house in Antrim early yesterday.

The device caused extensive damage to the roof and to an unoccupied neighbouring house.

One of the occupants said the attack was the latest in a campaign to drive her family out of the area.

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