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26/09/2008
Disruption At 'Elaborate' Bomb Hoax in City
Police came under attack during a security alert in north Belfast last night.
Officers attended the scene of a suspicious device in Ballygomartin, and were set upon by a gang of youths throwing missiles and fireworks.
Army bomb disposals experts dealt with the device in Forthriver Drive - while police fended off the youngsters.
The trouble was ended when community representatives supported the police's operation.
The device was declared a deliberate and elaborate hoax.
(PR/JM)
Officers attended the scene of a suspicious device in Ballygomartin, and were set upon by a gang of youths throwing missiles and fireworks.
Army bomb disposals experts dealt with the device in Forthriver Drive - while police fended off the youngsters.
The trouble was ended when community representatives supported the police's operation.
The device was declared a deliberate and elaborate hoax.
(PR/JM)
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