PSNI investigate petrol bomb attack in north Belfast

Police are investigating a petrol bomb attack at a house in north Belfast.

Officers say it was reported 11pm last night (Saturday 22nd), that a petrol bomb had been thrown into the garden of a house in the Hoylake Park area of the city.

The device did not ignite however, and only minor damage was caused.

Whilst in attendance, officers were informed that a second homemade device had been left at the property but that it had also failed to ignite.

A PSNI statement reads: Detectives are working to establish a motive for the incident and would ask anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area, or who captured dash-cam or CCTV footage which could assist with their enquiries, to contact them at Musgrave on 101, quoting reference number 1725 22/03/25. A report can be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.