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Seven killed, 127 hurt as fans lob grenade at Philippine concert

From: AFP Cotabato, Philippines
63.162.8.229/02-05-02/14:38

Seven people were killed and 127 injured by a grenade thrown by a group of irate teenagers during a church concert in the southern Philippines, police said on Thursday.

The young men, believed to be intoxicated, threw the grenade at a large crowd late on Wednesday after being barred from mounting the stage and joining the band, Brothers and Friends.

Two of the suspects were detained after the attack, including the alleged grenade-thrower, said police senior superintendent Sangkala Dampac.

The young men were heard uttering threats at the master of ceremonies who later fled the packed grounds of the Roman Catholic church, fearing for his life, Dampac said.

Cotabato military commander Colonel Essel Soriano said one of the suspects was overheard saying "something will blow up here" after their demand was turned down.

Five minutes later, a grenade ripped through the area, killing four people. Three others later died in hospitals.

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