Britain remained on high alert for attacks from the so-called "Real IRA" this morning after a car bomb exploded outside the BBC's London headquarters at the weekend.
The blast outside BBC Television Centre in Wood Lane west London was part of an ongoing campaign of "murderous attacks" by the "Real IRA", said Deputy Assistant Commissioner Mr Alan Fry, head of the Anti-Terrorist Branch.
"It is quite clear that we are dealing with ruthless terrorists who are prepared to use ruthless tactics without any care for the consequences of their actions," Mr Fry said.
Police arrived at the BBC after two coded warnings were received - one at a London hospital and another at a charity - saying a bomb had been planted.
Action by the British emergency services in evacuating most people in the BBC building and nearby residents avoided fatalities as the high explosives-based blast damaged nearby buildings.
One railway worker recieved minor injuries and was treated near the scene.
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