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01/05/2015
Pipe Bomb Thrown In East Belfast
Residents had to be evacuated from their homes after a pipe bomb was thrown into a garden in east Belfast.
At around 3.40am an object was thrown into the garden of a property at Island Street.
Police believe two men on a motorbike threw the viable pipe bomb device.
Police and Army bomb officers attended the scene.
A motorcycle was recovered later at Clandeboye Street.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/MH)
At around 3.40am an object was thrown into the garden of a property at Island Street.
Police believe two men on a motorbike threw the viable pipe bomb device.
Police and Army bomb officers attended the scene.
A motorcycle was recovered later at Clandeboye Street.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/MH)
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