Shocking CCTV Footage Captures Terrifying Petrol Bomb Attack on Family
Petrol Bombing of Car and House Caught on Camera
TERRIFYING CCTV shows the petrol bombing of a car and house – while the occupants were inside. The car and front door to the house were left blackened and smouldering in the attack.
Mother and Son’s Traumatic Experience During the Incident
And mum Laura Coupland, 39, and her son Lincoln-Jay, 11, have had to leave the property in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, in the aftermath. Footage shows a car surrounded by flames while a man stands and watches the fire unfold. Police attended the incident but says the investigation was closed due to a lack of evidence.
Impact of the Attack on Laura and Lincoln-Jay
Laura, who has since moved to a new home, said: “Me, my son and dogs were in that house asleep at the time. My son was too scared to go back – it’s had quite a big effect on us both. The fire damaged the house and wrecked everything.”
Losses Suffered and Aftermath of the Fire
Laura says the attack, which happened in July 2023, has upended their lives and says they lost everything as the fire caused smoke damage through the three-bed house. She claims two petrol bombs were thrown – one at her car and one at her front door.
Struggles Post-Incident and Frustrations with Police Response
And she says they had to live in temporary accommodation before the council could offer them a new home. Despite moving into a new property in October 2023, Laura says as they’ve been moved out of their local area her son now has to attend a new school. She says she’s frustrated by the response from police as no arrests were made.