10/09/2015
Two Devices Explode In Co Antrim
Police have launched an investigation following two explosions in Ahoghill, County Antrim.
The explosive devices went off at two separate addresses in the Brookfield Gardens area at around 2am on Thursday.
No-one was injured however the front of one of the properties was damaged.
Sinn Féin Councillor for Mid and East Antrim Council Patrice Hardy said: "We are extremely fortunate that we are not waking up to death or injuries this morning.
"Those behind these incidents cared little for the community they attacked.
"While endangering life we also now have families evacuated from their homes.
"I would appeal for anyone with information or who saw anything suspicious last night to bring that to the PSNI."
(CD)
The explosive devices went off at two separate addresses in the Brookfield Gardens area at around 2am on Thursday.
No-one was injured however the front of one of the properties was damaged.
Sinn Féin Councillor for Mid and East Antrim Council Patrice Hardy said: "We are extremely fortunate that we are not waking up to death or injuries this morning.
"Those behind these incidents cared little for the community they attacked.
"While endangering life we also now have families evacuated from their homes.
"I would appeal for anyone with information or who saw anything suspicious last night to bring that to the PSNI."
(CD)
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