Belfast marathon diverted after 'device' found

The Belfast Marathon was today diverted due to a security alert on the planned route.

Mon, 02 May, 2005 - 13:45

The Belfast Marathon was today diverted due to a security alert on the planned route.

Police were called in to investigate a suspect device located at Gideon’s Corner, Newtownabbey, on the outskirts of the city.

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