By Q Radio News
Four people have escaped injury after a petrol bomb was thrown into a house in Ballycastle.
A window of the property on Leyland Court was smashed at around 2.30am this morning and damage was caused to the inside.
A number of men were seen fleeing the scene in a silver car.
Local councillor Cara McShane condemned the attack which she warned could have ended in tragedy.
A PSNI spokesperson said: ''Shortly before 2.30 am, it was reported that a window had been smashed at a house in the area and an object was set alight and thrown inside.
''Damage was caused to the front window and the inside of the house as a result of the incident.
''The four occupants of the property were unharmed.
''A number of men were seen leaving the area in a silver coloured car.
''Police are working to establish a motive for the attack and would also like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the area or saw this vehicle.
''Officers can be contacted by calling 101, quoting reference 130 of 15/02/21.''
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