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24/08/2011
Man Injured In Navan 'Pipe Bomb' Blast
A man in his late 40s has been injured in a suspected pipe bomb explosion at his home in Navan, Co. Meath.
The incident happened around 8am at the man's home in Beechgrove. It is understood that the device exploded when the man opened his door to leave the house.
The man received minor injuries and was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda for treatment.
The blast also caused minor damage to the front door of the house.
The scene has been closed for a technical examination.
It has been reported that the injured man was a former garda informant.
Gardaí have appealed for anyone who was in the Johnstown Wood area of Navan in the early hours of this morning or anyone who may have information to contact them.
(KMcA/GK)
The incident happened around 8am at the man's home in Beechgrove. It is understood that the device exploded when the man opened his door to leave the house.
The man received minor injuries and was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda for treatment.
The blast also caused minor damage to the front door of the house.
The scene has been closed for a technical examination.
It has been reported that the injured man was a former garda informant.
Gardaí have appealed for anyone who was in the Johnstown Wood area of Navan in the early hours of this morning or anyone who may have information to contact them.
(KMcA/GK)
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