26/09/2003
Work van burnt out in Sandy Row
Police in Belfast are appealing for information after a van was attacked and burnt out in the Sandy Row area of the city.
The van belonged to workmen who were removing graffiti from a wall in the area. Four men armed with baseball bats approached the van at around 12pm and began to smash it before burning the vehicle out. No one was injured during the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at Lisburn Road police station on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800555111.
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The van belonged to workmen who were removing graffiti from a wall in the area. Four men armed with baseball bats approached the van at around 12pm and began to smash it before burning the vehicle out. No one was injured during the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at Lisburn Road police station on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800555111.
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