08/08/2017

Viable Device Made Safe In Strabane

A viable device thrown through the window of a house in Strabane, Co Tyrone, has been removed.

The incident happened at Melmount Villas at around 8.50pm on Monday, 07 August.

Two people were in the property at the time of the attack and one of them threw the device into a nearby field.

Police and army bomb disposal experts attended the scene and made the device safe.

No-one was injured.

Chief Inspector Alan Hutton said: "This was a reckless attack on the local community, which could have caused serious harm, and I am appealing for the community's support in identifying the perpetrators.

"I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area to contact detectives at Strand Road Criminal Investigation Branch, by calling 101 and quoting reference 1314 07/08/17 or, if they wish to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

(CD)


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