Car bomb was found outside NI election centre
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Last night, an Army Bomb disposal team was sent to a car park outside an election count centre in Northern Ireland, the abandoned car was found to have a 'viable device' inside.
The device was destroyed by a controlled explosion, the police also carried out evacuation procedures and closed roads.
"The counting of ballot papers from two electoral districts at the Templemore Sports Complex was suspended for nearly two hours before resuming after police gave the all-clear.
"Army technical officers have examined the vehicle and have declared that it contained a viable device,""-Reuters
The device was destroyed by a controlled explosion, the police also carried out evacuation procedures and closed roads.
"The counting of ballot papers from two electoral districts at the Templemore Sports Complex was suspended for nearly two hours before resuming after police gave the all-clear.
"Army technical officers have examined the vehicle and have declared that it contained a viable device,""-Reuters
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