IRA Bombs Injure 5 Policemen
United Press International
BELFAST, Northern Ireland —
Irish Republican Army guerrillas today detonated four bombs around the city--one at a cemetery timed to coincide with the burial of a slain policeman. At least five policemen were injured.
During the bombing blitz, security forces were called to investigate other bomb reports around Belfast and sections of the city center were evacuated. The IRA claimed responsibility for the bombings.
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