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Miri EPF building scorched in suspected Molotov attack

Motorcyclist seen speeding away from scene

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 08 Jan 2021 6:24PM

Miri EPF building scorched in suspected Molotov attack
The mark of a burn at the wall of the building entrance appears to be from a possible attack made by a member of the public at mid-afternoon. – Facebook pic, January 8, 2021

by Stephen Then

MIRI – A molotov cocktail is believed to have been thrown at the Miri EPF building this afternoon.

The mark of a burn at the wall of the building entrance appeared to be from a possible act carried out by a member of the public at mid-afternoon.

No one was hurt in the incident and the police have gone to the scene in the town centre to investigate.

Witnesses claimed to have seen a motorcyclist speeding away from the scene.

The police have not made any arrests yet. – The Vibes, January 8, 2021

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