 RESIDENTS in Newcastle, New South Wales, had a sleepless night with reports of up to eight loud explosions rocking the suburbs. Residents of a house in James Street, Hamilton, were woken by a loud noise about 4.30am (AEST). Their letterbox, gate and part of a fence had been badly damaged, while two front windows were shattered, police said. Pieces of shrapnel were found embedded in a tree on the footpath, as well as in a pair of leather workman's boots near the front door. Police said they received reports of up to eight loud bangs in the Hamilton and Islington areas between 4am and 5am, but it was unknown if the incidents were linked. Police are appealing to the public for information.
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