05/08/2015

Petrol Bombs Thrown At Property In North Belfast

Petrol bombs have been thrown at a flat in north Belfast.

The incident, which caused the property to go on fire, occurred in the Skegoneill Road area on Tuesday night.

No-one was in the property at the time.

Detective Sergeant Keith Wilson said: "I would ask anyone with any information about this incident to contact detectives at Musgrave Police Station on the non emergency number 101. Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."

(CD)

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