The Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) in Dungannon, County Tyrone, said today that they were satisfied that a deliberate attempt had been made to kill the unionist Member of Parliament (MP), Ken Maginnis, when an explosive device was left at his home.

Report RUC officer outside the home of Ken Maginnis.

Orange coloured container in shrubbery.

RUC car.

RUC officer stopping motorist.

British soldiers at the scene.

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