Firefighters also rescued two women after entering the property in Tower Court, Newtownards, on Tuesday.

The County Down gymnast won with his pro dance partner Laura Nolan.

McClenaghan says he is delighted he accepted the challenge, and hopes to add a dance trophy honour.

Olympic gold medal gymnast Rhys McClenaghan is participating in Irish broadcaster RTÉ's Dancing with the Stars.

A window was smashed and graffiti daubed on the house during the attack at Georges Street in the town.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said that the incident was reported at 20:40 BST in the Ballyreagh Way area on Tuesday evening.

Despite being highly decorated, Blair 'Paddy' Mayne was never given the highest award of all, the Victoria Cross.

Interest in Blair 'Paddy' Mayne has risen due to the fictional TV portrayal of him in BBC's SAS Rogue Heroes.