Police are seeking public assistance to identify two people who threw Molotov cocktails at a Mona Vale home.
Just after 10.30pm Sunday, 03 November 2024, emergency services responded to a report of a fire and a woman injured after what appears in a newly released police video to be two petrol filled projectiles hurled at a house at Harkeith Street, Mona Vale.
The projectiles sent petrol and flames through the front porch of the single-storey weatherboard cottage, where the 45-year-old woman had been sitting outside on a couch under a veranda.
The woman received burns to her arms and face but was able to quickly extinguish the fire using a garden hose. The woman was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital (image above).
Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW Mona Vale Station, which is on the same street as the property, were on scene almost immediately to assist.
Following the incident a crime scene was established by NSW Police, and detectives commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command established Strike Force Gatcombe to investigate the shocking attack.
As part of an ongoing investigation, police are appealing for public assistance to identify two males who they believe can assist with their inquiries. They have released CCTV footage in which two males can be seen throwing what appears to be Molotov cocktails at the home before fleeing (video below).
One of the males is wearing a dark hooded jumper, dark long pants, and dark coloured shoes. The other is wearing a dark hooded jumper with a white graphic on the front, dark pants, and white shoes.
Police have asked that anyone who may be able to assist with the identity of either of these people, or who may have information about the incident, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Images: NSW Police, Northern Beaches Advocate
Video: NSW Police
NSW Police are seeking public assistance in relation to this matter. If you have any information that may assist them with their inquiries, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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