Viable pipe bomb found during Co Down security alert

Police received a report earlier today, Monday 14th April, at around 1.20am of a suspicious object located in the area.

Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “Officers attended the scene along with Ammunition Technical Officers and the object, described as a viable pipe bomb-type device, was removed from the scene and taken away for further forensic examination.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and we appeal to anyone with any information to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 48 14/04/25.”

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