No-one hurt as bomb explodes in Newry

A small bomb left inside an abandoned car exploded at a bus depot in Newry, Co Down this morning.

A small bomb left inside an abandoned car exploded at a bus depot in Newry, Co Down this morning.

The explosion happened as fire crews were extinguishing a blaze in the vehicle. Police are investigating whether terrorists were behind the attack.

No-one was injured in the explosion but a number of buses suffered shrapnel and scorch damage.

Army technical officers who examined the scene discovered an explosive device inside.

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Police say a car was seen speeding away from the Ulsterbus depot before the incident.

A senior police officer described the attack as "a reckless act".