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Republican Groups Blamed For Attack Near Border

August 20 2019

United Kingdom

Dissident Irish republican groups have been blamed for an explosion near the Irish border, reports the Belfast Telegraph

On Monday, police and army ordnance disposal officers were responding to reports of an explosive device in County Fermanagh when another device detonated nearby. 
No injuries were reported in the explosion at Wattle Bridge near Newtownbutler, reported the Press Association (U.K.).

The initial report was believed to be a ruse to lure officers in the area, said...

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