10/01/2008
Antrim Bomb Find Probed
An explosive device, believed to be a pipe bomb has been found at a house in Antrim town.
It was found in Somerset Park in the town's Rathenraw estate on Thursday morning, around 1am, following a number of searches in the vicinity.
Army technical officers removed the device for further examination.
Police said a sectarian motive linked to a possible bomb attack was one line of inquiry.
Their investigations are continuing and they have urged the public to be vigilant.
A PSNI spokesperson has asked that anyone who notices anything suspicious is to report it to the police as soon as possible.
(BMcC)
It was found in Somerset Park in the town's Rathenraw estate on Thursday morning, around 1am, following a number of searches in the vicinity.
Army technical officers removed the device for further examination.
Police said a sectarian motive linked to a possible bomb attack was one line of inquiry.
Their investigations are continuing and they have urged the public to be vigilant.
A PSNI spokesperson has asked that anyone who notices anything suspicious is to report it to the police as soon as possible.
(BMcC)
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