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Officer hurt in booby-trap bomb | Officer hurt in booby-trap bomb |
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There has been an explosion in the County Tyrone village of Spamount, outside Castlederg. | There has been an explosion in the County Tyrone village of Spamount, outside Castlederg. |
It is understood that an off-duty police officer was injured in the under-car booby-trap explosion shortly after 2130 BST on Monday. | It is understood that an off-duty police officer was injured in the under-car booby-trap explosion shortly after 2130 BST on Monday. |
It is believed he suffered serious leg injuries, but they are not thought to be life-threatening. | It is believed he suffered serious leg injuries, but they are not thought to be life-threatening. |
Army bomb expects are at the scene and police have asked drivers to avoid the area. | |
The UUP's Derek Hussey said: "As far I understand, somebody went to the scene and took the driver out of the car." | The UUP's Derek Hussey said: "As far I understand, somebody went to the scene and took the driver out of the car." |