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Firework attack at police station
Cardigan police station
Cardigan Police Station was evacuated after the attack
A firework attack on a police station resulted in a bomb disposal unit being called to the scene.

Minor damage was caused to Cardigan police station after a live firework was put through the building's letter box.

The incident happened at 2020 GMT on Sunday and the station was evacuated but no one was injured.

The road outside the station was closed for forensic examinations to take place and the bomb disposal squad were called to conduct an examination of the scene for safety reasons.

Appeal

According to a police spokesman the attack follows a number of other incidents where fireworks were set off in and around the town during the early evening.

Police are appealing to anyone who was in the area or who has any information as to who may be responsible to contact them on (01267) 232000 or Crimestoppers on 0800555111.




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11 Dec 03  |  South Yorkshire


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