Publication Date:
Mon, 2010-04-12 06:43
The blast coincides with the latest stage in the Northern Ireland peace process, with the transfer of police and justice powers from London to Belfast and a vote on Monday on a new justice minister for the province.
"The bomb exploded at 12:24 a.m. (2324 GMT) at the rear of the Palace Barracks," the spokeswoman said.
There were no reports of injuries and no one had claimed responsibility for the attack, she said. She gave no further details.
Analysts have predicted unrest will continue from dissident republicans who do not believe in a political process to further their campaign for a united Ireland.
Police have assessed the risk of attack as severe and security forces are the prime target.
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