'Loyalist' bombs found on school roof

At least half a dozen improvised bombs have been discovered on the roof of a primary school in a loyalist area of east Belfast.

Thu, 25 Jan, 2001 - 14:38

At least half a dozen improvised bombs have been discovered on the roof of a primary school in a loyalist area of east Belfast.

More than 160 pupils and staff at the Beechfield Primary School and adjoining McArthur Nursery School were evacuated after a member of staff found one of the devices.

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