Police are appealing for witnesses, CCTV and dash cam footage after an item described as a petrol bomb was thrown at a window.
The incident happened on on Ochill Terrace in Billingham, at around 10.45pm on Wednesday, August, 10.
A lone male on a pedal cycle attended the address, throwing the item at the window before making off.
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Officers believe this was a targeted attack and fortunately no one was injured inside the property.
The suspect is described as a white male, with short, fair receding hair and wearing all dark clothing – a black jacket with a red zip and possibly a hood and black Adidas bottoms with white stripes.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, seen the male on the bike or anyone with information, CCTV or dash cam footage is asked to contact Detective Constable Phil Lamb from Stockton CID on 101, quoting incident number 141385.
Independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Footage can also be uploaded here
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