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MYW: Newtownard's Missing Groom
A 1915 attack on a groom-to-be. Plus, a WWII bomb found in Newtownards.
Laura explores a 1915 case from Newtownards in which a local man – William Quinn – faced a brutal attack days before his wedding. Plus, Iain looks into a WWII bomb that caused a mass evacuation.
You can view the explosion here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8nm8ye9zno
Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at lauraandiain@bbc.co.uk
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