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25/01/2017
Two Men Arrested After Viable Bomb Discovered In West Belfast
Two men have been arrested after a bomb was discovered in west Belfast earlier this month.
A viable bomb was discovered on the Brian's Well Road in Poleglass on Sunday, 15 January.
Police said the device was designed to "kill or seriously injure" officers serving in the local community.
After a number of searches on Wednesday, 25 January, two men, aged 39 and 45, were arrested.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "There are people who will know information about those responsible for this device and I would appeal for them to come forward and speak to police.
"Anyone with information can contact detectives in Musgrave Police Station on 101. Or, you can contact Crimestoppers and speak with them anonymously on 0800 555 111."
(CD/LM)
A viable bomb was discovered on the Brian's Well Road in Poleglass on Sunday, 15 January.
Police said the device was designed to "kill or seriously injure" officers serving in the local community.
After a number of searches on Wednesday, 25 January, two men, aged 39 and 45, were arrested.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "There are people who will know information about those responsible for this device and I would appeal for them to come forward and speak to police.
"Anyone with information can contact detectives in Musgrave Police Station on 101. Or, you can contact Crimestoppers and speak with them anonymously on 0800 555 111."
(CD/LM)
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