Second controlled explosion to be carried out in Bristol, United Kingdom

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Saturday, April 19, 2008

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A second controlled explosion is expected to be carried out in Bristol, United Kingdom later today. Police have said that this is because of the finding of a second suspicious object.

Avon and Somerset Police released a statement on this development:

As a result of further investigations at that location, a suspicious substance was discovered. The EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) were called in and have decided that the most appropriate course of action is to conduct a controlled explosion which is likely to happen within the next few hours.

This move comes after Avon and Somerset police arrested a man in the Westbury on Trym area of the city on suspicion of terrorism.

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• "Bristol police plan second blast" – BBC News Online, April 19, 2008
• "Second controlled explosion to be carried out" – Avon and Somerset police, April 18, 2008
• "Police to hold terror suspect" – BBC News Online, April 18, 2008
• "BREAKING NEWS: MAN, 19, HELD IN ANTI-TERROR RAID" – Bristol Evening Post, April 18, 2008
• "LATEST: BRISTOL TERROR SUSPECT NAMED" – Bristol Evening Post, April 18, 2008
• "Man arrested under Terrorism Act" – Avon and Somerset police, April 18, 2008
  

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