| 1993 Bournemouth bombing | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Troubles | |
| Location | Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom |
| Date | 13 August 1993 03:00 GMT – 04:30 GMT (UTC) |
| Target | Bournemouth |
Attack type | Bomb |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Injured | Unknown amount of minor injuries |
| Perpetrator | Provisional Irish Republican Army |
No. of participants | Unknown |
| Motive | The establishment of a republic, the end of British rule in Northern Ireland, and the reunification of Ireland |
| Charges | 0 |
On Friday 13 August 1993, 6 out of 7 explosive devices planted by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA), went off at locations within Bournemouth, Dorset, including shops and at the pier. Four devices were incendiary devices, whilst the other two were explosive devices. A larger explosive device, that was believed to have been able to destroy the pier, was located underneath the theatre on the pier and made safe by the British Army's bomb disposal team.
The bombings caused thousands of pounds worth of structural damage. There were no fatalities, but members of the public received minor injuries.