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| Bomb find in house: two held Jul 10 2007 By Huddersfield Daily Examiner POLICE have found a bomb in Kirklees. But they are stressing the find has nothing to do with terrorism. Police swooped on a house on Firthcliffe Road at Six Lane Ends in Liversedge at 10.50am yesterday (Mon) after getting reports that a suspect device was there. A West Yorkshire Police spokeswoman confirmed this morning that a 30-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man had been arrested at the scene. They were both still being quizzed today. She added: "They were arrested in connection with the discovery of a homemade explosive device. "Officers have conducted forensic searches and there was no evacuation of nearby properties. "The Bomb Squad was called as is routine in such circumstances and assessed the device before carrying out a controlled explosion early yesterday evening at nearby playing fields. "The full nature of the device is now being examined.’’ She stressed: "We would like to reassure people that there was no threat to people living in the area and at this time this is not being treated as a counter terrorism incident. "It has nothing to do with recent events in London and Glasgow and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.’’ Source |
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| * Published Date: 11 July 2007 * Location: Halifax Couple held after home-made bomb found in West Yorkshire A MAN and woman were questioned by police after a home-made bomb was found at their home. Bomb squad officers carried out a controlled explosion after it was found at the house in Liversedge on Monday. A second suspect device was also found on Tuesday. A 30-year-old man and 34-year-old woman were released on bail pending further inquiries, while the an examination of the house continued this morning. A police spokesman said this is not being treated as a counter-terrorism incident. Last Updated: 11 July 2007 4:27 PM Source |