22/08/2016

Investigation Launched After Firework Thrown At House In South Belfast

Police have launched an investigation after a firework was thrown at a house in south Belfast.

The incident happened in Cooke Street just before 4am on Sunday, 21 August.

A man who was in the house at the time was not injured.

The front window of the house was smashed and smoke damage was caused after the firework partially exploded.

Police removed the firework for forensic examination.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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