An Irish Republican Army (IRA) van bomb caused serious damage to the High Court and the Magistrates Court in Chichester Street, Belfast.

Report shows scene in Chichester Street prior to explosion. Bomb exploding. Aftermath of explosion showing damage to Court and surrounding buildings.

Law and Order Minister, John Cope, visiting the scene, followed by interview.

Dublin-Belfast Railway Line. Passengers disembarking from Ulsterbus coach at King Hall, Belfast, following a bomb attack on the railway line.

The reporter is Póilín Ní Chiarain.

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