1983 Harrods bombing

This article is about the 1983 bombing. For the 1993 bombing, see 1993 Harrods bombing.
"1983 London bombing" redirects here. For the barracks attack, see 1983 Royal Artillery Barracks bombing.

Harrods bombing
Part of the Troubles
Harrods pictured in 2009
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
Date17 December 1983
13:21 (UTC)
TargetHarrods department store
Attack type
Car bomb
Deaths6 (3 police officers, 3 civilians)
Injured90
PerpetratorProvisional Irish Republican Army

A car bomb exploded outside Harrods department store in central London, England, on 17 December 1983. Members of the Provisional Irish Republican Army planted the time bomb and sent a warning 37 minutes before it exploded, but the area was not evacuated. The blast killed three police officers and three civilians, injured 90 people, and caused much damage. The IRA Army Council said it had not authorised the attack and expressed regret for the civilian casualties. After the bombing, the IRA shifted its emphasis towards attacks on military targets in England.

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