23/02/2006
East Belfast petrol bomb attack may be racist
A Filipino family in east Belfast have escaped injury following a petrol bomb attack on their home in Dundonald in the early hours of this morning.
Two devices were thrown at the house in the Church Road area of Castlereagh at around 3.45am.
One failed to ignite, while the other caused minor scorch damage to the property.
A man, a woman, and a child were in the house at the time of the attack, however no one was injured.
Police are keen to speak to three people wearing hooded tops seen in the area at around the time the incident took place.
Detectives believe there may be a racial motive behind the attack and have urged anyone with information in relation to the incident to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
Two devices were thrown at the house in the Church Road area of Castlereagh at around 3.45am.
One failed to ignite, while the other caused minor scorch damage to the property.
A man, a woman, and a child were in the house at the time of the attack, however no one was injured.
Police are keen to speak to three people wearing hooded tops seen in the area at around the time the incident took place.
Detectives believe there may be a racial motive behind the attack and have urged anyone with information in relation to the incident to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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