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Police investigating after molotov cocktail thrown at car in Whittington

A car has burst into flames in Whittington after an alleged molotov cocktail attack.

Police are investigating after a molotov cocktail was thrown at a car in Whittington overnight. Picture: Bill Hearne
Police are investigating after a molotov cocktail was thrown at a car in Whittington overnight. Picture: Bill Hearne

A molotov cocktail is believed to have been thrown at a car in Whittington which burst into flames.

Emergency services were called to Agena Court about 12.45am on Wednesday and found a car fully alight.

Police believe a molotov cocktail was thrown at the driver’s side window of the car.

It’s alleged the offender then fled the scene and drove down Solar Dr in a small hatch.

“The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated,” a police spokeswoman said.

Anyone with information or CCTV footage should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Originally published as Police investigating after molotov cocktail thrown at car in Whittington

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