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Thursday, 18 April, 2002, 13:42 GMT 14:42 UK
Homes evacuated after bomb find
The bomb was found after rioting
The bomb was found after rioting
A number of houses in north Belfast had to be evacuated on Wednesdsay night following the discovery of a pipe bomb.

It was found in the Whitewell Road at about midnight.

It took the Army more than three hours to defuse the device.

The device was found following rioting in the area.

A man has been charged with riotous behaviour and incitement to riot.

See also:

30 Nov 01 | Northern Ireland
Pipe bombs found after search
08 Jul 01 | Northern Ireland
Hoax bomb alerts disrupt march
29 Oct 01 | Northern Ireland
Pipe bomb made safe by army
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