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Second device discovered in store | |
(about 4 hours later) | |
A second firebomb has been found in the Belfast city centre store where a partially exploded device was found earlier, police have said. | |
The first partially exploded device was discovered at JJB Sports on Royal Avenue on Tuesday morning. | |
The second device, which had not detonated, was found during follow-up searches at the scene. | |
Chief Inspector Trevor O'Neill said it was still too early to say who was behind the attack. | Chief Inspector Trevor O'Neill said it was still too early to say who was behind the attack. |
"It does not bear thinking about what might have happened if it had detonated when the store was full," he said. | "It does not bear thinking about what might have happened if it had detonated when the store was full," he said. |
Mr O'Neill also urged business owners and their staff to be on the look out for suspicious objects. | Mr O'Neill also urged business owners and their staff to be on the look out for suspicious objects. |
"Devices can be left in garments, soft furnishings, and upholstery, anywhere that can catch fire easily or be concealed within other boxes or packages," he said. | "Devices can be left in garments, soft furnishings, and upholstery, anywhere that can catch fire easily or be concealed within other boxes or packages," he said. |
Security Minister Paul Goggins MP condemned those who left the device calling it "an indiscriminate attack". | |
"This is the work of an isolated group who have no support from across the community and everyone should remain vigilant against this threat," he said. | |
Police have appealed for anyone with information concerning the incident to contact them. | Police have appealed for anyone with information concerning the incident to contact them. |