19 dead in car bomb attacks

Insurgents set off at least two car bombs and attacked a police station today in the central Iraqi town of Samarra, killing at least 19 people and injuring 23, according to police and health officials.

19 dead in car bomb attacks

Insurgents set off at least two car bombs and attacked a police station today in the central Iraqi town of Samarra, killing at least 19 people and injuring 23, according to police and health officials.

Police officer Qahtan Mohammed confirmed that a group of armed militants stormed a police station at 9am (6am Irish time) in the Zera district, leaving 12 policemen dead and injuring one.

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