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10/08/2021
'Viable' Pipe Bomb Thrown At A House In Banbridge
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses and information following an incident in which a pipe bomb was thrown at a house in Granville Gardens in Banbridge shortly after 11pm last night, Monday 09 August.
Police and ATO attended the scene and following examination, the device, which did not ignite, was declared viable. It will now be subject to further forensic examination.
No homes were evacuated, or roads closed as the area was made safe.
Detective Sergeant Stewart said: "An investigation is underway to establish who is responsible for this reckless act and a motive.
"We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at around 11pm and witnessed any suspicious activity, or has information about this incident to contact our detectives on 11, and quote reference 2224 of 09/08/21."
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form psni.police.uk/makeareport. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
Police and ATO attended the scene and following examination, the device, which did not ignite, was declared viable. It will now be subject to further forensic examination.
No homes were evacuated, or roads closed as the area was made safe.
Detective Sergeant Stewart said: "An investigation is underway to establish who is responsible for this reckless act and a motive.
"We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at around 11pm and witnessed any suspicious activity, or has information about this incident to contact our detectives on 11, and quote reference 2224 of 09/08/21."
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form psni.police.uk/makeareport. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
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