CCTV of Muswellbrook firebombing reveals suspect

It was the pre-dawn molotov cocktail attack which injured a resident and damaged a house. And now, detectives have released vision of the attack. See it here.

It is the arson attack which left one person injured, a house damaged and a closed circuit television with extraordinary vision.

Hunter Valley detectives have released the footage, taken from a nearby security camera, of a suspect creeping up to the front of a Muswellbrook home before launching a molotov cocktail.

The firebombing, which occurred about 4am on November 6, prompted emergency services to rush to Tamar Way following reports of a blaze.

“At the scene, police were told the occupants of the home heard glass shatter outside before seeing flames through the front windows,” a police statement said.

“It was soon established a Molotov cocktail had been thrown at the home.”

Vision shows the suspect lighting the molotov cocktail. Picture: NSW Police

And then hurling the lit firebomb towards the house. Picture: NSW Police.

CCTV of a person wanted for questioning after a molotov cocktail was thrown into the window of a home on Tamar Way, Muswellbrook on November 6, 2022. Vision released on January 23, 2023. Picture: NSW Police.

“The residents extinguished the fire with the assistance of a neighbour, with one resident sustaining minor burns to their shoulder and back.”

Hunter Valley detectives commenced an investigation with items seized and sent away for further forensic examination.

As investigations continue, detectives have released CCTV footage of a person, who they believe can assist with their inquiries.

Anyone who recognises the person, or has information that might assist detectives, is urged to contact Hunter Valley Police District on 02 6542 6999 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.