15/01/2004

Two pipe bombs defused in north Belfast

Army technical experts have defused two pipe bombs discovered in north Belfast last night.

Police said that one of the pipe bombs was found at around 10.30pm on Wednesday night near the junction of the Westland and Cavehill roads in north Belfast.

The second device was discovered at Alliance Avenue at 12.45am this morning. It was also dealt with by army technical officers.

Police confirmed that items had been taken for forensic examination.

(SP)

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