PSNI station targeted in bomb attack

Police in north Belfast tonight escaped injury after their station was targeted with two explosive devices.

British army bomb disposal experts were summoned to Antrim Road police station after devices were thrown over a perimeter fence at around 9.45pm.

One device exploded in the front yard but did not cause damage or injure anyone.

The second device failed to explode and was being examined.

The Antrim Road was closed to traffic between Cavehill Road and Alexandra Park Avenue.

It was initially thought both devices were nail bombs.

Meanwhile, a 21-year-old man was recovering tonight after being wounded in an apparent paramilitary-style attack in north Belfast.

The victim was taken from his house at around 8.30pm and shot in both hands in Hillman Street and Stratheden Street.

Detectives at North Queen Street in Belfast appealed for witnesses to come forward.