'Irish postmark' on suspect packages sent to UK armed forces offices

Suspected explosive devices sent to armed forces recruitment offices bear "hallmarks of Northern Ireland-related terrorism", a Number 10 spokeswoman has said.

'Irish postmark' on suspect packages sent to UK armed forces offices

Suspected explosive devices sent to armed forces recruitment offices bear "hallmarks of Northern Ireland-related terrorism", a Number 10 spokeswoman has said.

One of the suspicious packages was stamped with a Republic of Ireland postmark but no specific group has claimed responsibility for the attack, sources told the Press Association.

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