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29/04/2004
Family escape injury in pipe bomb attack
A Co Down couple and their baby grandson have escaped injury following a pipe bomb attack at their home.
The incident occurred in the Breezemount estate at Conlig near Bangor shortly before midnight.
The bomb was thrown at the house and landed on the corrugated roof of a shed before exploding.
Damage to the house included a shattered window and a broken wardrobe inside. No one was injured in the attack.
Police believe the device was thrown from an alleyway behind the property.
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The incident occurred in the Breezemount estate at Conlig near Bangor shortly before midnight.
The bomb was thrown at the house and landed on the corrugated roof of a shed before exploding.
Damage to the house included a shattered window and a broken wardrobe inside. No one was injured in the attack.
Police believe the device was thrown from an alleyway behind the property.
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