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16/08/2013
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Larne Homes Attacked With Hammers
Two houses in Larne, County Antrim, have been attacked by a group of masked men with hammers.
The attacks occurred in the Herbert Avenue and Newington Avenue areas of the town at about 00:40 on Friday.
Windows and doors of the two properties were smashed, but neither of the male occupants was injured.
Pipe Bomb Attack In N Belfast
Three occupants of a house in north Belfast have escaped injury following a bomb attack.
A pipe bomb was thrown at the front door of a house in Carlisle Square in the New Lodge at about 22:30 on Thursday evening.
Minor damage was caused.
Police have appealed for anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area to contact them.
Men Arrested Over Fuel Laundering
HMRC officers have arrested three men following the discovery of 2,000 litres of laundered fuel.
A pump, storage tanks and hoses were also found in a search of the premises and two vehicles in Lisburn, County Antrim.
The vehicles were stopped by police and seized by HMRC officers on Tuesday.
Investigation Into Sudden Death
Police are investigating the sudden death of a man in his 30s in County Antrim.
The man died at Newington Avenue, Larne, yesterday afternoon.
A post-mortem examination is being carried out.
(IT/CD)
Two houses in Larne, County Antrim, have been attacked by a group of masked men with hammers.
The attacks occurred in the Herbert Avenue and Newington Avenue areas of the town at about 00:40 on Friday.
Windows and doors of the two properties were smashed, but neither of the male occupants was injured.
Pipe Bomb Attack In N Belfast
Three occupants of a house in north Belfast have escaped injury following a bomb attack.
A pipe bomb was thrown at the front door of a house in Carlisle Square in the New Lodge at about 22:30 on Thursday evening.
Minor damage was caused.
Police have appealed for anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area to contact them.
Men Arrested Over Fuel Laundering
HMRC officers have arrested three men following the discovery of 2,000 litres of laundered fuel.
A pump, storage tanks and hoses were also found in a search of the premises and two vehicles in Lisburn, County Antrim.
The vehicles were stopped by police and seized by HMRC officers on Tuesday.
Investigation Into Sudden Death
Police are investigating the sudden death of a man in his 30s in County Antrim.
The man died at Newington Avenue, Larne, yesterday afternoon.
A post-mortem examination is being carried out.
(IT/CD)
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