Couple escape unhurt in Belfast petrol bombing

A young couple have escaped injury after a petrol bomb attack on their home in South Belfast last night.

A young couple have escaped injury after a petrol bomb attack on their home in South Belfast last night.

The house at Linfield Avenue was attacked at around 8.15 p.m.

Two people were seen throwing three petrol bombs at the house, causing minor damage.

There were no injuries.

The motive for the attack is unknown.

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