Device at GAA club could have killed, says PSNI

An explosive device found at the gates of a GAA club in the North had the potential to kill children playing nearby, police said tonight.

Device at GAA club could have killed, says PSNI
Sun, 25 Jan, 2004 - 19:19

An explosive device found at the gates of a GAA club in the North had the potential to kill children playing nearby, police said tonight.

The distress flare was found by a GAA official as youngsters aged between 10 and 14 were about to start training at the pitch in Upper Springfield Road, west Belfast.

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