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01/08/2016
Viable Explosive Device Found In Centre Of Lisburn
Police in Lisburn are appealing for information after a viable explosive type device was discovered in Market Place just before 2pm on Saturday, 30 July.
A major security operation was launched following the discovery with the immediate area being sealed off and a number of surrounding businesses being evacuated.
A controlled explosion was carried out on the device before being made safe and removed for further examination.
Superintendent Brian Kee said the people responsible for the device had shown a "total disregard for the safety of the community".
"This device was discovered in the centre of the City on a busy Saturday afternoon where, had it exploded, could have killed or injured anyone in the vicinity. This completely reckless act not only endangered members of the public but also caused massive inconvenience, disruption and upset for the local community of Lisburn," Supt Kee said.
"Our investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alert is at a very early stage and we are following a number of lines of enquiry. One of these is that the device may have fallen from a vehicle."
As part of a follow up operation on Sunday a vehicle was seized in the Lagmore area of Belfast.
Supt Kee said: "We are keen to hear from witnesses or anyone who was in the Market Place area of Lisburn yesterday and who may have information that could assist the investigation. Detectives can be reached by calling 101 quoting reference 686 30/07/16. Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Sinn Fein MLA Jennifer McCann said: "The discovery of a bomb in Lisburn and a follow up search operation in the Lagmore area of west Belfast is very concerning and must be condemned.
"Thankfully no one was injured in this incident.
"There can be no place for, and no justification for attacks like this in our society.
"This community is moving forward and does not want to be dragged back to the past with things like this."
(MH)
A major security operation was launched following the discovery with the immediate area being sealed off and a number of surrounding businesses being evacuated.
A controlled explosion was carried out on the device before being made safe and removed for further examination.
Superintendent Brian Kee said the people responsible for the device had shown a "total disregard for the safety of the community".
"This device was discovered in the centre of the City on a busy Saturday afternoon where, had it exploded, could have killed or injured anyone in the vicinity. This completely reckless act not only endangered members of the public but also caused massive inconvenience, disruption and upset for the local community of Lisburn," Supt Kee said.
"Our investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alert is at a very early stage and we are following a number of lines of enquiry. One of these is that the device may have fallen from a vehicle."
As part of a follow up operation on Sunday a vehicle was seized in the Lagmore area of Belfast.
Supt Kee said: "We are keen to hear from witnesses or anyone who was in the Market Place area of Lisburn yesterday and who may have information that could assist the investigation. Detectives can be reached by calling 101 quoting reference 686 30/07/16. Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Sinn Fein MLA Jennifer McCann said: "The discovery of a bomb in Lisburn and a follow up search operation in the Lagmore area of west Belfast is very concerning and must be condemned.
"Thankfully no one was injured in this incident.
"There can be no place for, and no justification for attacks like this in our society.
"This community is moving forward and does not want to be dragged back to the past with things like this."
(MH)
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