07/05/2015

Teen Arrested Over Bomb In Brompton Park Area

Police have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with the discovery of a "substantial bomb" in north Belfast on Friday 1 May.

The device was discovered in the Brompton Park area after a local priest alerted the police.

The suspect was arrested following searches on Thursday morning. He is being detained at Antrim police station.

(CD)


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