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24/11/2006
Pipe-bomb made safe in Newtownabbey
Police in County Antrim have appealed for information following a bomb attack on a commercial premises in the early hours of this morning.
Army Technical Officers were dispatched to the Homebase store in Newtownabbey after receiving reports of a pipe-bomb type device being found.
The device, which was later described as “viable”, was made safe.
Detectives in Newtownabbey have asked for anyone with any information in connection with the incident, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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Army Technical Officers were dispatched to the Homebase store in Newtownabbey after receiving reports of a pipe-bomb type device being found.
The device, which was later described as “viable”, was made safe.
Detectives in Newtownabbey have asked for anyone with any information in connection with the incident, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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