30/11/2018

Windows Smashed And Paint Bombs Thrown At Belfast Home

Police are investigating a pipe bomb attack on a home in south Belfast.

The incident took place in Clementine Drive, sometime between 11 and 11.50pm on Thursday 29 November.

Two windows were smashed before a paint bomb was thrown inside the property.

A further paint bomb was thrown at the back of the house.

Constable Brian Carroll said: "Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area to contact police."

Officers can be contacted on 101 quoting reference 1534, or alternatively, witnesses can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.



(JG)

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