06/02/2017

Three Cars Damaged In Petrol Bomb Attack

Three cars have been targeted in a petrol-bomb attack in west Belfast.

The incident happened in the Norglen Drive area at around 3am on Monday, 06 February.

Police attended the scene and said the damage was caused by petrol bombs.

Sergeant Hegarty said: "I would ask anyone who knows anything about this incident to contact police at Woodbourne Police Station on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 107 of 06/02/17. 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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