19/04/2016

Investigation Launched After Car Set On Fire In East Belfast

Police have launched an investigation after a car was set on fire in east Belfast.

The blaze happened in the Short Strand area at around 2.45am on Sunday.

Police believe a petrol bomb may have been used.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "At this time it appears a petrol bomb may have been thrown inside the vehicle."

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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