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25/02/2003
Catholic home targeted in petrol bomb attack
A Catholic family's home in north Belfast has been attacked by petrol bombers overnight.
The bombs were thrown at the Oldpark Road home shortly before 1am.
While no one was injured in the incident a neighbouring house and parked motorcycle were slightly damaged.
Police believe two men were involved in the attack before escaping in a car along Cliftonville Avenue.
They are currently investigating a motive for the attack.
(MB)
The bombs were thrown at the Oldpark Road home shortly before 1am.
While no one was injured in the incident a neighbouring house and parked motorcycle were slightly damaged.
Police believe two men were involved in the attack before escaping in a car along Cliftonville Avenue.
They are currently investigating a motive for the attack.
(MB)
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