A loud bang heard from an alley in the Hyndford Street area
Police are appealing for information after the discovery of a pipe bomb which exploded in a residential area of Belfast.
Residents were evacuated and cordons put in place. Ammunition Technical Officers were tasked and a crude pipe bomb-type device was discovered next to a household bin.Inspector Greg Dawson said: "There will be further forensic examination carried out on the remnants of the device. Minor damage was caused to bin and there were no reports of injuries.
"We would like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding during this time when they were moved from their homes for a number of hours while we carried out our investigation. "Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
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