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'Photos not linked' to NY attack | |
(10 minutes later) | |
US investigators are seeking fresh leads in their probe into a bomb attack on a military recruiting office, after no link was found with suspect photos. | |
The images, sent to members of Congress, showed a man in front of the New York office, with a card reading: "Happy New Year, We Did It." | The images, sent to members of Congress, showed a man in front of the New York office, with a card reading: "Happy New Year, We Did It." |
An official told AP news agency it was an "unbelievable coincidence", but there was no apparent link. | |
The bomb went off on Thursday in Times Square, causing minor damage. | The bomb went off on Thursday in Times Square, causing minor damage. |
The suspect photographs are believed to have been posted by an anti-war protester. | The suspect photographs are believed to have been posted by an anti-war protester. |
Forensic and video evidence is being examined by police | Forensic and video evidence is being examined by police |
Authorities have questioned the man who posted them but found him to be unconnected and no charges are expected, the law enforcement official told AP. | |
In a separate development, WNBC.com has reported that a possible link with a recent incident on the Canadian border is being investigated. | In a separate development, WNBC.com has reported that a possible link with a recent incident on the Canadian border is being investigated. |
Last month four men were questioned by Canadian officials as they attempted to cross the border. | Last month four men were questioned by Canadian officials as they attempted to cross the border. |
They tried to escape, and two of the men succeeded, leaving behind a backpack containing photos of the New York recruiting office, according to officials. | They tried to escape, and two of the men succeeded, leaving behind a backpack containing photos of the New York recruiting office, according to officials. |
The authorities said it was a possible lead that would be pursued, but an official emphasised that there was nothing at the moment to link the men to the explosion. | The authorities said it was a possible lead that would be pursued, but an official emphasised that there was nothing at the moment to link the men to the explosion. |
Search for cyclist | Search for cyclist |
The recruitment centre was empty at the time of Thursday's pre-dawn blast, which left a hole in the front window and shattered a glass door, twisting its metal frame. | The recruitment centre was empty at the time of Thursday's pre-dawn blast, which left a hole in the front window and shattered a glass door, twisting its metal frame. |
No-one was hurt, but Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said the device, though unsophisticated, could have caused "injury and even death". | No-one was hurt, but Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said the device, though unsophisticated, could have caused "injury and even death". |
Police are searching for a hooded man, who was seen on surveillance video, cycling away from the scene. | Police are searching for a hooded man, who was seen on surveillance video, cycling away from the scene. |
The recruiting centre - one of the busiest in the US - is on a traffic island in the middle of Times Square, and is surrounded by theatres and restaurants. | The recruiting centre - one of the busiest in the US - is on a traffic island in the middle of Times Square, and is surrounded by theatres and restaurants. |
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