Man arrested over Harwood bomb incident
12:33pm Monday 14th January 2013 in News
A MAN has been arrested in connection with an explosion at a house in Harwood.
The incident happened at 1.20pm on Sunday when a man apparently severely injured his own hand with a homemade bomb at a house in Lea Gate, Harwood.
About 40 houses were evacuated "as a precaution" while the house was searched by army bomb disposal experts.
Police also searched two other houses in Tonge Moor.
They said no explosive items were found at any of the addresses.
The injured man was taken to Wythenshawe hospital, but his injuries are not said to be life-threatening.
The 26-year-old, who is still in hospital and said to be in a stable condition, has now been arrested on suspicion of causing an explosion likely to endanger life or property.
Det Ch Insp Sarah Jackson, said: “I appreciate that given the nature of this incident and the impact it had on those living on Lea Gate there will be some concern among residents, but I want to reiterate that this was an isolated incident and there was not and is not any threat to the wider community.
“We are continuing to investigate the circumstances leading up to this incident and if anyone has any information that can assist I would urge them to get in touch.”
Comments(21)
MarkAllRead
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1:50pm Mon 14 Jan 13
MMHolmes wrote:What about the bit where it says "severely injured his own hand with a homemade bomb"? Or the fact that "army bomb disposal experts" were called?
"Man arrested over Harwood bomb incident!" screams the headline.
But there's absolutely no mention of any bomb in the article which follows...
May I respectfully suggest that the BN re-issues this piece with "bomb incident" changed to "explosion" in its title, as there's no evidence whatsoever that there was a bomb involved anywhere in this incident
But then again, why let a complete lack of irrefutable facts get in the way of a bit of sensationalism......
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I think you need a lie down.
MMHolmes
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2:03pm Mon 14 Jan 13
And the reference to the Bomb Disposal experts states that they didn't find any explosives at any of the addresses searched.
Where's the evidence that it was a bomb?
MarkAllRead
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4:38pm Mon 14 Jan 13
davoovad
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5:02pm Mon 14 Jan 13
MMHolmes wrote:It blew his hand off .
It says "apparently" and there's no mention of a bomb by the Plod. Ergo, no concrete proof that it was a bomb.
And the reference to the Bomb Disposal experts states that they didn't find any explosives at any of the addresses searched.
Where's the evidence that it was a bomb?
davoovad
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5:02pm Mon 14 Jan 13
davoovad wrote:Ergo.
MMHolmes wrote:It blew his hand off .
It says "apparently" and there's no mention of a bomb by the Plod. Ergo, no concrete proof that it was a bomb.
And the reference to the Bomb Disposal experts states that they didn't find any explosives at any of the addresses searched.
Where's the evidence that it was a bomb?
MMHolmes
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5:58pm Mon 14 Jan 13
davoovad
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6:17pm Mon 14 Jan 13
MMHolmes wrote:Not localised to his hand no.......
So fiddling about trying to reverse the flow-meter on a gas pipe whilst smoking a roll-up wouldn't cause an explosion, would it........
wild one
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6:40pm Mon 14 Jan 13
wild one
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6:40pm Mon 14 Jan 13
Beyond News Forum
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7:19pm Mon 14 Jan 13
MMHolmes
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7:26pm Mon 14 Jan 13
davoovad wrote:Ah, I see......
MMHolmes wrote:Not localised to his hand no.......
So fiddling about trying to reverse the flow-meter on a gas pipe whilst smoking a roll-up wouldn't cause an explosion, would it........
But presumably, following your logic, a bomb blast would just injure his hand then, would it......?
MarkAllRead
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9:18pm Mon 14 Jan 13
MMHolmes wrote:If he was attempting to build a small bomb and it went off as he was holding it, yeah - exactly that.
davoovad wrote:Ah, I see......
MMHolmes wrote:Not localised to his hand no.......
So fiddling about trying to reverse the flow-meter on a gas pipe whilst smoking a roll-up wouldn't cause an explosion, would it........
But presumably, following your logic, a bomb blast would just injure his hand then, would it......?
MarkAllRead
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9:19pm Mon 14 Jan 13
wild one wrote:Being blown up would certainly have been an inconvenience, so I think evacuating the area makes a lot of sense.
I think its all pie in the sky the amount of emergency services they sent to the area....waste of time and money....and inconvenience to the locals..
Mixalis
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11:37pm Mon 14 Jan 13
MMHolmes wrote:"..a man apparently severely injured his own hand with a homemade bomb.."
"Man arrested over Harwood bomb incident!" screams the headline.
But there's absolutely no mention of any bomb in the article which follows...
May I respectfully suggest that the BN re-issues this piece with "bomb incident" changed to "explosion" in its title, as there's no evidence whatsoever that there was a bomb involved anywhere in this incident
But then again, why let a complete lack of irrefutable facts get in the way of a bit of sensationalism......
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It's in the second sentence.
(Read article before commenting.)
dea4epc
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9:53pm Tue 15 Jan 13
Definition
1.used to say you have read or been told something although you are not certain it is true
2.used when the real situation is different from what you thought it was
3.used to say that something seems to be true, although it is not certain
boltonWatch
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11:37am Wed 16 Jan 13
boltonWatch
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11:42am Wed 16 Jan 13
MMHolmes wrote:It does say he had a bomb. homemade bomb at a house. There you go. Read before comenting
"Man arrested over Harwood bomb incident!" screams the headline.
But there's absolutely no mention of any bomb in the article which follows...
May I respectfully suggest that the BN re-issues this piece with "bomb incident" changed to "explosion" in its title, as there's no evidence whatsoever that there was a bomb involved anywhere in this incident
But then again, why let a complete lack of irrefutable facts get in the way of a bit of sensationalism......
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BeeeGee
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9:09pm Wed 16 Jan 13
MMHolmes wrote:I'm with you, no evidence to suggest a bomb, the type of sensationalist and irresponsible headline that only leads to mistrust, division and unrest. Not making a judgement on what has happened, just waiting for the cold, hard facts! Right now appears to be a cynical way to sell papers. I guess the truth will out eventually.
So fiddling about trying to reverse the flow-meter on a gas pipe whilst smoking a roll-up wouldn't cause an explosion, would it........
BeeeGee
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9:15pm Wed 16 Jan 13
dea4epc wrote:Nice :-)
apparently Definition 1.used to say you have read or been told something although you are not certain it is true 2.used when the real situation is different from what you thought it was 3.used to say that something seems to be true, although it is not certain
BeeeGee
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9:17pm Wed 16 Jan 13
MarkAllRead wrote:Agree, at the time they didn't know what the threat was...hindsight is a lovely thing
wild one wrote: I think its all pie in the sky the amount of emergency services they sent to the area....waste of time and money....and inconvenience to the locals..Being blown up would certainly have been an inconvenience, so I think evacuating the area makes a lot of sense.
MMHolmes says...
1:44pm Mon 14 Jan 13
But there's absolutely no mention of any bomb in the article which follows...
May I respectfully suggest that the BN re-issues this piece with "bomb incident" changed to "explosion" in its title, as there's no evidence whatsoever that there was a bomb involved anywhere in this incident
But then again, why let a complete lack of irrefutable facts get in the way of a bit of sensationalism......
..