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Explosion in Baghdad kills 4 police recruits
At least four police recruits were killed and 23 injured following an explosion in Baghdad on Sunday, police said.
- Agencies
- Published: 12:45 June 8, 2008
Baghdad: At least four police recruits were killed and 23 injured following an explosion in Baghdad on Sunday, police said.
The recruits were gathered at a police recruiting centre when they came under attack.
There were conflicting police reports on the cause of the blast. One police source said it was a mortar round. Another said it was a roadside bomb.
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