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Subscriber only HE gave no reason for his deeds but Damien Manly caused fear among his Ipswich neighbours when he threw soda bottle bombs into their yards and onto roofs. Then when the dad of seven moved to another suburb the homemade devices were set off there. However, police were swift to act and he was arrested and charged. When he went before Ipswich District Court for sentence the Crown prosecution withdrew 14 charges from the original indictment of 23 charges. Manly pleaded guilty to the nine remaining charges on a new indictment. The Crown prosecutor told the court that some residents felt terrified by the incidents, even considering moving their families when the explosive devices being found over six months.