Two injured in bomb attack

Two people suffered burns during a petrol bomb attack on a house in north Belfast early yesterday

Two people suffered burns during a petrol bomb attack on a house in north Belfast early yesterday. The fire, which was discovered around 4.30 n.m., is believed to have started when petrol bombs were thrown through the living room window of the house in Tiger's Bay.

A 23 year old man was detained in hospital with severe burns to his hands and face while an 18 year old woman suffered minor burns to her legs.

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