Three masked men throw petrol bombs at police car in Strabane

Police are appealing for information after three masked men threw petrol bombs at a patrol car in Strabane.

Officers were patrolling the Ballycolman Estate shortly after 5pm on Saturday, 10 October, when the car came under attack. The men, dressed in black, each threw a petrol bomb at the passenger side as the vehicle passed.

Minor damage was caused to the car. Chief Inspector Cherith Craig described the attack as reckless, saying it could have caused serious injuries to officers or nearby members of the public.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them in Strabane on 101, quoting reference number 1073 10/10/26. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

External source: PSNI appeal for information

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