Pipe bomb found in house of RUC chief's brother

The house where a pipe bomb was found in Belfast last night is owned by a brother of the RUC chief constable Sir Ronnie Flanagan.

The house where a pipe bomb was found in Belfast last night is owned by a brother of the RUC chief constable Sir Ronnie Flanagan.

The house was unoccupied at the time.

Meanwhile, the Northern Secretary Peter Mandelson is urging loyalists to turn their backs on those behind the recent wave of pipe bombings against the homes of republicans and Catholics.

Mr Mandelson said those behind the attacks clearly cannot come to terms with the progress that is being made in the North.

more courts articles

Man admits killing Irish pensioner (87) on mobility scooter in London Man admits killing Irish pensioner (87) on mobility scooter in London
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges
Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court

More in this section

Newsnight complaint Three men set to go on trial for murder of journalist Lyra McKee
Tornadoes kill four people in Oklahoma Tornadoes kill four people in Oklahoma
Police Stock Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for mother and two children missing from Belfast
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited