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19/08/2013
Appeal Launched Over Sports Stadium Pipe Bomb
The PSNI has launched an appeal for information following the discovery of a pipe bomb in the car park of a County Antrim sports stadium at the weekend.
The stock car racing event at Ballymena Showgrounds on Friday night had to be evacuated following the discovery of the device.
About 500 spectators were left disappointed after the event was cancelled.
The pipe bomb was made safe by Army bomb disposal experts.
Police have appealed for anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area to contact Ballymena CID on 0845 600 8000.
(IT/JP)
The stock car racing event at Ballymena Showgrounds on Friday night had to be evacuated following the discovery of the device.
About 500 spectators were left disappointed after the event was cancelled.
The pipe bomb was made safe by Army bomb disposal experts.
Police have appealed for anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area to contact Ballymena CID on 0845 600 8000.
(IT/JP)
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