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Terror alert after shots fired at barracks

Posted by admin on Mar 18, 2005 - 04:19 PM
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TERROR ALERT AFTER SHOTS FIRED AT BARRACKS

Police have confirmed that a soldier o­n guard duty at Connaught Barracks in Dover, home to the 1st Battalion, the Parachute Regiment,  fired two shots from within the barracks.

A search was made of the barracks and surrounding area by police officers and the anti-terrorism unit following the incident  shortly before 6.00am this morning (18 March).

Kent Police have issued a statement saying there was not an intruder at the barracks and no o­ne had been injured as a result of the incident.

Roads around the barracks have now re-opened and Kent Police and the army are continuing their investigations.

The barracks is said to house between 500 and 700 soldiers.


 

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