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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. | 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. | The rear door of the house and windows were damaged. Some nearby homes were evacuated while Army experts carried out a follow-up operation. |
| The people in the house were uninjured, but were treated for shock. | |
| A holdall bag found nearby was also examined and a controlled explosion carried out. Police said nothing suspicious was found. | |
| A motive for the attack has not yet been established. | 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. |