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Four targeted in pipe bomb attack | Four targeted in pipe bomb attack |
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A man and three women have been targeted in a pipe bomb attack at a house in Coalisland, County Tyrone. | A man and three women have been targeted in a pipe bomb attack at a house in Coalisland, County Tyrone. |
The four people, who were in the house at Gortgonis Terrace, were treated for shock after the blast, which occurred shortly after 2230 GMT on Thursday. | The four people, who were in the house at Gortgonis Terrace, were treated for shock after the blast, which occurred shortly after 2230 GMT on Thursday. |
It is understood they are all members of the Traveller community. | |
The rear door of the house and windows were damaged. Some nearby homes were evacuated while Army experts carried out a follow-up operation. | |
A motive for the attack has not yet been established. | |
Police have appealed for anyone with information concerning the attack to contact them. | Police have appealed for anyone with information concerning the attack to contact them. |