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07/06/2002
Policeman escapes injury in car explosion
An off duty police officer has narrowly escaped injury following an explosion at his car today in County Antrim.
The police said the incident happened at 2.40pm this afternoon at the police officer’s home in Dunclug Park, Ballymena.
The area has been sealed off and army Technical officers are examining the scene.
No further details are available at this time.
(AMcE)
The police said the incident happened at 2.40pm this afternoon at the police officer’s home in Dunclug Park, Ballymena.
The area has been sealed off and army Technical officers are examining the scene.
No further details are available at this time.
(AMcE)
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