10/02/2020

Appeal As Device Thrown At North Belfast House

Police have launched an investigation after a house in north Belfast was damaged in a petrol bomb attack.

The disturbance took place on Glenard Brook shortly after midnight this morning, Monday 10 February.

While no one was injured in the attack, police said damage was caused to a window pane and window frame.

A white car was witnessed fleeing the scene immediately afterwards. It's believed to have headed along the Cliftonville Road in the direction of the city centre.

While detectives seek to establish a motive for the attack, members of the public with information they believe to be relevant are encouraged to contact Tennent Street Station on 101 quoting reference number 19 of 10/02/20 or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.



(JG/MH)

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