By David Hunter
A man has been arrested after a petrol bomb attack on police in North Belfast.
Officers were responding to reports of a suspicious vehicle in Ardoyne Avenue at around 1am when they came under attack from a crowd of stone throwers.
The petrol bomb struck the vehicle close to Rosapenna Street.
Inspector Tommy Fairfield said: "Thankfully none of the crew were injured and they were subsequently able to locate the suspicious vehicle and seize it."
He continued "It is unacceptable that police officers simply trying to do their job should be attacked however I am pleased with how professionally the crew conducted themselves, continuing to pursue their enquiries and keep people safe, even in the face of such an attack."
A 19 year old man was arrested a short time later on suspicion of a range of driving offences.
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