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27/01/2017
Two Men Arrested Over Bomb Found In West Belfast Released
Two men arrested in connection with a bomb found during a security alert in west Belfast have been released unconditionally.
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.
The men, aged 45 and 39, were released on Thursday, 26 January.
(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.
The men, aged 45 and 39, were released on Thursday, 26 January.
(CD/LM)
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