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08/07/2004
Couple escape injury in arson attack
A Co Down couple have escaped injury following a petrol bomb attack at their home in Moira, Co Down.
It is believed that three petrol bombs were thrown at the house shortly after 1.20am this morning.
The couple, who were in bed at the time, escaped unhurt. Some damage was caused to their front door and a car.
Police have appealed for anyone who may have seen three youths running away from the house at the time of the attack to contact them.
Elsewhere, a bookmaker's office on Belfast's Sandy Row has been damaged in an arson attack.
The building was extensively damaged in the fire which started in the early hours of this morning.
No one was injured in the blaze.
(MB)
It is believed that three petrol bombs were thrown at the house shortly after 1.20am this morning.
The couple, who were in bed at the time, escaped unhurt. Some damage was caused to their front door and a car.
Police have appealed for anyone who may have seen three youths running away from the house at the time of the attack to contact them.
Elsewhere, a bookmaker's office on Belfast's Sandy Row has been damaged in an arson attack.
The building was extensively damaged in the fire which started in the early hours of this morning.
No one was injured in the blaze.
(MB)
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