Police are investigating after a fire bomb was thrown at a Ravenswood unit on Wednesday night.
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Two men whose faces were covered by bandanas are believed to be at the centre of the arson attack, which destroyed the Warring Street unit.
Police said home-made Molotov cocktail bottles were thrown through the front window of the property about 9.45pm. The home was then engulfed in flames.
A man and woman were inside at the time, but managed to escape.
The first offender has been described as being of slim build, about 165 centimetres tall and wearing a bandana.
The second offender was of large build with a distinctive left ear and no hair on that side of his head.
Detective Senior Sergeant John Parker said anyone with information was urged to contact police.
“This is a targeted arson attack directed at an occupant of the unit,”he said.
“Launceston CIB are following a particular line of inquiry and urge anyone who can assist to contact Crime Stoppers at crimestopperstas.com.au or 1800 333 000, which can be done anonymously.”