POLICE have launched an investigation after petrol bombs have been thrown at a flat in north Belfast.

The flat on the Skegoneill Avenue caught fire after the attack.

The incident was reported to police at about 11.35 pm last night.

Fortunately, no-one was in the flat at the time when the devices was thrown.

Police have appealed for anyone with any information to contact them on the 101 non-emergency number.