A MAN has been treated in hospital for a suspected heart attack following a petrol bomb being thrown at his north Belfast home.
The house at Estoril Park in the Ardoyne area was targeted shortly before 11.50pm, with the attack causing scorch damage to a front window.
Police have said no-one was directly injured by the petrol bomb, as the flames were quickly extinguished, but North Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly said a male resident of the house was taken to hospital afterwards after suffering a suspected heart attack.
Mr Kelly said the "reckless" attack could have caused "serious injury or death", adding: "There is absolutely no place in society for these actions, those responsible have shown a total disregard for the local community.
"I am appealing for anyone with information on this attack to bring it forward to the police."
SDLP councillor Paul McCusker said the arson was a "terrifying experience for the resident, his family and neighbours".
"Those responsible have caused significant damage and have left a family frightened about their safety," Mr McCusker said.
"There is no place for this in our community and the people who carried out this attack aren’t wanted here.
"I am supporting the family in their appeal for information from anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious on Sunday night. Please come forward to police as soon as possible."
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Our investigation is underway and I would ask anyone who was in the area or who may have noticed any suspicious activity or has dashcam footage that can assist us to contact 101 quoting reference number 2173 05/06/22.
"Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org."