28/09/2007

School Nail Bomb Attack Man Bailed

A 21-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of causing a nail bomb blast outside a school in Merseyside last week has been released on bail pending further police inquiries.

The blast happened at Runnymede St Edwards school in West Derby last Friday, as pupils were leaving for the weekend.

The nail bomb had been left in a Nissan Micra belonging to a teacher at the school. No-one was injured in the incident.

Police described the attack as a "despicable and dangerous act".

(KMcA)


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