04/02/2004
Real IRA plant bomb inside army base
Dissident republicans have admitted responsibility for planting a bomb inside an army base in Co Londonderry.
The Real IRA said it was behind the device which was attached to a refuse bin inside Shackelton Barracks. The group said it had planted the bomb after cutting through a perimeter fence.
A controlled explosion was carried out on the device which was discovered at around 9am on Wednesday.
Police have appealed for anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area to contact them.
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The Real IRA said it was behind the device which was attached to a refuse bin inside Shackelton Barracks. The group said it had planted the bomb after cutting through a perimeter fence.
A controlled explosion was carried out on the device which was discovered at around 9am on Wednesday.
Police have appealed for anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area to contact them.
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