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26/05/2003
Prison officer's home targeted in pipe-bomb attack
A prison officer's home has been targeted in a pipe-bomb attack over the weekend.
The incident occurred at Ardmore Heights in Holywood, Co Down, shortly after midnight on Saturday.
Several people in the house saw a man approach the front window just before the explosion occurred.
The device was left on a windowsill shortly before exploding.
No one was injured in the attack however damage was caused to the front of the house. A number of items were taken away for examination.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them, especially anyone who may have seen a silver car, possibly an Audi, at the time of the incident.
(MB)
The incident occurred at Ardmore Heights in Holywood, Co Down, shortly after midnight on Saturday.
Several people in the house saw a man approach the front window just before the explosion occurred.
The device was left on a windowsill shortly before exploding.
No one was injured in the attack however damage was caused to the front of the house. A number of items were taken away for examination.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them, especially anyone who may have seen a silver car, possibly an Audi, at the time of the incident.
(MB)
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