Fifth suspect package intercepted

A suspect package sent to a republican organisation is similar to those sent to Celtic manager Neil Lennon and two other high-profile supporters of the club, police said today.

Fifth suspect package intercepted
Wed, 27 Apr, 2011 - 19:03

A suspect package sent to a republican organisation is similar to those sent to Celtic manager Neil Lennon and two other high-profile supporters of the club, police said today.

The package was intercepted by police investigating parcel bombs sent to the Celtic manager and one each to lawyer Paul McBride QC and former Labour MSP Trish Godman.

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