Probe into riot death of teenager

The North's police service has confirmed that the loyalist teenager who died in a pipe bomb blast was preparing to use the device when it exploded prematurely.

The North's police service has confirmed that the loyalist teenager who died in a pipe bomb blast was preparing to use the device when it exploded prematurely.

The 16-year-old, who is being named locally as Glen Sloane, died in hospital after the bomb exploded in his hand.

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