Irish dissident theory probed over London letter bombs

Explosive devices sent to Waterloo and two airports bore Irish postmarks

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Anti-terror police are investigating an Irish dissident lead after improvised explosive devices were sent to three major London transport hubs.

Devices were delivered to Waterloo rail station and administration buildings at Heathrow and London City airports yesterday.

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