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July 9, 2005
U.K. police evacuate area of Birmingham
Topics: TerrorismPolice in Birmingham, England evacuated thousands of people from the entertainment district in central Birmingham on Saturday night because of intelligence suggesting a security threat. British Broadcasting Corp. television reported that police had carried out several controlled explosions, a precaution to disarm objects suspected of being explosive devices, but there was no confirmation of any explosive devices being found.
California Yankee has - The Associated Press reports police evacuated thousands of people from the entertainment district in central Birmingham on Saturday night because of intelligence suggesting a security threat...
Jeff Quinton has updates with more extensive coverage.
Debka(via Command Post): Credible intelligence alert prompted evacuation Saturday night of Birmingham center in West Midlands two days after terrorists attack London. Police carry out series of controlled explosions after clearing 30,000 from bars, restaurants, theaters and hotels.
Bongo Vongo, in Birmingham, has - So, no panic really -- just disappointed Saturday night revellers and disgruntled (but safe) Brummies.
Other coverage - In the Bullpen, Jawa Report, Protein Wisdom, Dean Esmay, and others.
Posted by Hyscience at July 9, 2005 7:17 PM
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