Petrol bombers target house in Belfast

The occupants of a house in north Belfast escaped injury after it was attacked with petrol bombs last night.

The occupants of a house in north Belfast escaped injury after it was attacked with petrol bombs last night.

Two bombs were thrown at the house in Old Park Avenue just before 1 a.m..

Two men wearing dark clothing were seen leaving the area in a car. Police said a window was shattered and a motorcycle parked outside sustained scorch damage.

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