A Lanarkshire shop was the target of a suspected petrol bomb attack this afternoon. Police remain at the scene on Brandon Street in Hamilton as they continue to search for the suspect.
It's understood a man entered Rocco's Deli and unsuccessfully attempted to set the shop ablaze with a petrol can.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
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One woman who was in the area at the time told Lanarkshire Live : "Someone tried to petrol bomb Rocco's but failed miserably.
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