07/05/2015

Gerry Adams: Bomb Warning 'Nothing Untoward'

Police investigating a bomb warning at the home of Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams have found "nothing untoward".

Police were alerted to the Norfolk Drive area in west Belfast on Wednesday morning, however no device was found.

Mr Adams said: "In recent weeks there has been a concerted series of threats and attacks on the homes of Sinn Féin members.

"There can be no place for these type of actions nor will they deter Sinn Féin from working to advance the peace process and advance our political objectives."

(CD/JP)

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