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Man arrested over bomb threat to Taoiseach's home

Man Arrested Over Bomb Threat To Taoiseach's Home
The Taoiseach has condemned the threat as 'utterly unacceptable'. Photo: PA
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By Cillian Sherlock, PA

A man has been arrested in connection with a bomb threat made on the Taoiseach’s home.

The man, aged in his 50s, was arrested on Friday in connection with the threat on June 26th.

The threat was made in a phone call to the Samaritans.

Simon Harris’ wife and two young children were in the property at the time.

Gardaí carried out a search of the property but nothing was discovered.

Following the incident, the Taoiseach condemned the threat as “utterly unacceptable”.

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