‘A very scary experience’: Kildare gardaí investigating after suspected petrol bomb thrown through window of home
No injuries were reported
Gardaí have launched an investigation after a suspected petrol bomb was thrown through the window of a home in County Kildare.
Details surrounding this particular crime were revealed by Garda Seán O'Mahony of Athy Garda Station when he appeared on a KFM radio programme earlier today (May 21).
He said that the incident, which "appears" to have involved the use of a petrol bomb, occurred at a property located on the Rosconnell Road North in Newbridge on the evening of Thursday, May 15 last.
Gda O'Mahony explained that one of the occupants of the home heard a window downstairs breaking and spotted two males outside of this window.
He also noted that while occupant managed to put the fire out before the fire brigade arrived and managed to get their family out of the home, it was still "a very scary experience" for them.
Gda O'Mahony concluded by urging anyone with information and / or footage of the incident to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 431 212.
When asked by the Leinster Leader about this particular crime, a garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage by fire at a domestic residence in Newbridge, County Kildare, which occurred on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at approximately 9.50pm.
"No injuries were reported at the time."
The spokesperson concluded: "Investigations are ongoing."