Fire at Co Down barracks confirmed as 'small device' explosion

A small device has exploded inside a postal van near the headquarters of MI5 in the North.

A fire broke out on Friday morning inside Palace Barracks army base in Holywood, Co Down, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said. The flames spread to two other vehicles and garages within the sprawling complex, which houses Scottish soldiers as well as the secret service.