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Major terrorism threats in the UK
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Two IRA car bombs explode outside London's Old Bailey
Two IRA car bombs explode outside London's Old Bailey courthouse and government's agriculture department headquarters, killing one and wounding more than 150. -
Two IRA bombs explode in pubs in Guildford; five dead, more than 50 injured.
Two IRA bombs explode in pubs in London suburb of Guildford; five dead, more than 50 injured. -
Two IRA bombs in Birmingham kill 19 and wound more than 180.
Two IRA bombs in Birmingham kill 19 and wound more than 180. -
The Iranian Embassy Siege
A six-man terrorist team held the building for six days until the hostages were rescued by a raid by the SAS which was broadcast live on TV -
Two IRA bombs in Hyde Park and Regent's Park kill 11 British soldiers
Two IRA bombs in Hyde Park and Regent's Park kill 11 British soldiers and wound more than 40, mostly civilians. -
IRA car bomb explodes outside Harrod's department store, killing six
IRA car bomb explodes outside Harrod's department store, killing six and wounding about 100. -
IRA targets conference of ruling Conservative Party
IRA targets conference of ruling Conservative Party, killing five and wounding 24, but narrowly missing Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. -
Lockerbie bombing
Pan Am flight 103 is blown up by a bomb in a suitcase while in flight over Scotland after taking off from Heathrow. 270 were killed. -
The IRA bombs the Royal Marines School of Music
The IRA bombs the Royal Marines School of Music in Deal, killing 10 soldiers and wounding more than 30. -
IRA fires three homemade mortar shells at No. 10 Downing Street
IRA fires three homemade mortar shells at No. 10 Downing Street. No injuries. -
Baltic Exchange bombing
Massive IRA truck bomb in London's financial district kills three and causes £800 million of pounds of damage. -
The Warrington bomb attacks
IRA bomb hidden in garbage can in shopping district of Warrington, northwest England, kills two boys aged 3 and 12. -
IRA ends a 17-month cease-fire with a truck bomb in London's financial district, killing two.
IRA ends a 17-month cease-fire with a truck bomb in London's financial district, killing two. -
IRA bomber kills himself aboard a London double-decker bus, five injured.
An IRA bomber accidentally kills himself aboard a London double-decker bus, five injured. -
IRA targets Manchester with a truck bomb, wrecking the central shopping area and wounding about 200.
IRA targets Manchester with a massive truck bomb, wrecking the central shopping area and wounding about 200. -
The first of three nail bomb attacks by David Copeland
David Copeland set off three nail bombs in London targeting the black, Bangladeshi and gay communities respectively, killing 3 and injuring 129. Convicted of murder on 30 June 2000. -
IRA dissidents fire rocket-propelled grenades at headquarters of MI5 security agency
IRA dissidents fire rocket-propelled grenades at headquarters of MI5 security agency. No injuries -
Four blasts rock the London Underground and a bus during the morning rush hour
Four blasts rock the London Underground and a bus during the morning rush hour. Fifty-two people, as well as the four bombers, were killed in the attacks, and over 700 more were injured. -
The first of seven letter bombs delivered
A series of seven letter bombs were sent during January and February 2007 to various companies and agencies, all related in some way to DNA testing and road transport.
Police said that some of the letters were hand written and some typed. All seven letter bombs were sent in A5 Jiffy-style envelopes.
On 19 February 2007, Miles Cooper was arrested and appeared in court charged with 12 offences relating to the case.
On 27 September, he was found guilty of all 12 charges. -
Glasgow International Airport attack
A dark green Jeep Cherokee loaded with propane canisters was driven into the glass doors of the Glasgow International Airport terminal and set ablaze.
The two drivers, Islamic extremeists, were apprehended at the scene. -
Exeter bombing
The Exeter bombing was a failed attack at a restaurant in Exeter. Nicky Reilly, 22, a Muslim convert from Plymouth, pleaded guilty to launching a failed suicide attack on 15 October. The bomber was the only person injured