Two men to face Antrim court over Co Derry petrol bomb attacks
Both men are due to appear at Antrim Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, April 26, for a first remand hearing.
As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
The charges are in relation to reports of petrol bomb attacks and other related incidents in the Coleraine area on Sunday, April 24.
Detective Inspector McKenna said: “Shortly after 7:15pm, it was reported that a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in the Westbourne Crescent area of Coleraine.
“Damaged was caused to the property following the incident, but there were no reports of any injuries.
“Shortly before 9:30pm, it was reported to police that a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in the Somerset Drive area earlier in the evening.
“Minor damage occurred and there were no reports of any injuries.
“Earlier in the day, it was reported to police that at around 5pm a number of windows of a house at the Loguestown Park area of Coleraine had been damaged.
“As part of our enquiries, we are also investigating a report of a car damaged at the Old Coach Road area of Portstewart at around 9:30pm.
“We are investigating a link between this incident and the other incidents which occurred in the Coleraine area at this time.
“These were reckless acts showing a complete disregard for the local community and their safety.
“We could have been dealing with a fatality following these callous attacks.”