Two arrested over Strabane blast

Two men were arrested last night by police probing an explosion outside a house in Strabane, Co Tyrone.

Two men were arrested last night by police probing an explosion outside a house in Strabane, Co Tyrone.

Officers detained the men aged 29 and 30 following an alert in Springhill Park.

It is believed a device was thrown at the house. Damage was caused to the door but there were no injuries.

Several houses were evacuated during the alert.

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