An explosive device was thrown towards a residence in the Merksem district of Antwerp on Sunday night, the local police confirmed to Belga.
The incident occurred at around 02:10. Two people were taken to hospital after inhaling smoke fumes. The police could not specify the extent of the damage.
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Source: The Brussels Times
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