Police have confirmed that what they describe as a crude pipe-bomb type device exploded in a residential area of east Belfast on Tuesday night
A pipe bomb exploded in a residential area of east Belfast on Tuesday night, police have confirmed.The Police Service of Northern Ireland have said that officers discovered what they described as a "crude pipe bomb-type device" next to a household bin.The PSNI said they were contacted after a loud bang was heard at around 20:20 BST.
Inspector Greg Dawson described the incident as "a reckless act carried out in a residential area with no consideration given as to who this device could have injured or killed". Meanwhile, in Dungiven, County Londonderry, police are at the scene of an ongoing security alert on Ballyquinn Road.
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