Car destroyed in petrol bomb attack in west Belfast

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A car has been completely destroyed in a petrol bomb attack in Belfast.  

The White Audi A4 was targeted on Beechmount Street during the early hours of this morning. 

Police are trying to find a motive for the attack which happened at around 3.50am.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police are investigating after two petrol bombs were thrown at a car in Beechmount Street in Belfast during the early hours of this morning, Sunday 24 January.

"The fire was extinguished by the NIFRS however the white Audi A4 was completely destroyed in the attack, which was reported at around 3.50am.

"Police are working to establish a motive for the attack and would also like to hear from anyone with information.

"They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the area and who have seen a male fleeing the scene, possibly with his hand or sleeve on fire.

"Officers can be contacted by calling 101, quoting reference 276 24/01/21."

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