06/06/2022

Appeal For Information In North Belfast Petrol Bomb Attack

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a petrol bomb attack on a house in Ardoyne, north Belfast.

According to police, a petrol bomb was thrown at the house on Estoril Park just before midnight last night, causing scorch damage to the property.

There are no reports of any injuries during the incident but It is understood that one man was taken to hospital as a precaution.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact police.

Condemning the incident, North Belfast Sinn Féin MLA, Gerry Kelly, said: "The petrol bomb attack on a home in Estoril Park in Ardoyne last night could have caused serious injury or death and I condemn it.

"This was a reckless attack and in the aftermath a man in the house suffered a heart attack and was taken to hospital.

"There is absolutely no place in society for these actions, those responsible have shown a total disregard for the local community.

"I am appealing for anyone with information on this attack to bring it forward to the police."


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