18/12/2013

Men Arrested Over Victoria Sq Bomb

Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating a bomb attack in Belfast city centre last month.

On the evening of 24 November, a man had his car hijacked in north Belfast and was forced to drive a 130lb car bomb close to the Victoria Square Shopping Centre.

Once he had parked, the man then ran to a nearby police station and raised the alarm. The device partially exploded as police were examining the scene.

Two men aged 34 and 35 have been arrested in north Belfast and taken to Antrim police station for questioning.

(IT/MH)

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