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06/02/2020
Bomb Found In Lurgan Industrial Estate
Police are probing what's suspected as a dissident republican terrorist attack after a bomb was discovered in Lurgan.
The explosive device was found in the Silverwood Industrial Estate on Tuesday evening, 04 February, sparking a police operation.
Detective Superintendent Sean Wright said: "The device has been made safe and it is fortunate that no one has been hurt.
"Police continue to conduct extensive investigations into what is assessed to be a terrorist attack by dissident republicans."
Investigators have asked for the continued support and patience of the public as their enquiries continue.
(JG/CM)
The explosive device was found in the Silverwood Industrial Estate on Tuesday evening, 04 February, sparking a police operation.
Detective Superintendent Sean Wright said: "The device has been made safe and it is fortunate that no one has been hurt.
"Police continue to conduct extensive investigations into what is assessed to be a terrorist attack by dissident republicans."
Investigators have asked for the continued support and patience of the public as their enquiries continue.
(JG/CM)
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