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13/07/2005
Device thrown at house in north Belfast
A house in north Belfast's Alliance Close was attacked last night, a device smashing through the roof into the attic.
The attack happened about 2330 BST, and is believed to be the work of republicans.
A man, his wife and pregnant daughter were at home at the time.
The man, who wished to remain anonymous, said the attack was the latest in a series of attacks and that the family were targeted because they are Protestants.
Police have appealed for anyone with any information to contact them.
(GB/KMcA)
The attack happened about 2330 BST, and is believed to be the work of republicans.
A man, his wife and pregnant daughter were at home at the time.
The man, who wished to remain anonymous, said the attack was the latest in a series of attacks and that the family were targeted because they are Protestants.
Police have appealed for anyone with any information to contact them.
(GB/KMcA)
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