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12/09/2013
Pipe Bomb Partially Explodes Outside School
The PSNI have confirmed that a viable pipe bomb found close to a primary school in Twinbrook has partially exploded.
It is thought the device may have detonated somewhere else before it was left in the Summerhill Drive area close to St Mark's school in west Belfast.
The alert, which lasted for four hours on Wednesday, saw a number of residents as well as pupils from the school to be evacuated.
Detectives investigating this incident are appealing for information and would especially like to hear from anyone who believes they may have heard a loud bang or explosion possibly during the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Chief Inspector Darrin Jones, Lisburn Area Commander condemned those responsible.
He said: "Whether or not this device was left intentionally in this area or abandoned here, those who left it showed absolutely no regard for this community.
"Leaving a viable explosive device in a built up area is reckless enough but to potentially endanger the lives of small children is beyond callous."
The alert has also been criticised by Northern Ireland's political parties.
Speaking to UTV, DUP Mayor of Lisburn, Margaret Tolerton said: "I'm very angry. This has disrupted people's lives and it's very dangerous, there could have been a fatality and a tragedy.
"I thought we had moved on and this was behind us."
SDLP's Brian Henning added: "Those responsible for leaving this viable and potentially life-threatening pipe bomb close to St Mark's primary school are engaging in reckless behaviour which I utterly condemn.
"They offer nothing to the people of West Belfast who will be appalled at the wanton disregard shown for human life and in particular the safety of our young children."
Anyone with information or who saw they device being left or perhaps heard a loud bang in the area is asked to contact detectives at Lisburn CID offices by calling 0845 600 8000.
Alternatively if someone would like to provide information they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(JP/CD)
It is thought the device may have detonated somewhere else before it was left in the Summerhill Drive area close to St Mark's school in west Belfast.
The alert, which lasted for four hours on Wednesday, saw a number of residents as well as pupils from the school to be evacuated.
Detectives investigating this incident are appealing for information and would especially like to hear from anyone who believes they may have heard a loud bang or explosion possibly during the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Chief Inspector Darrin Jones, Lisburn Area Commander condemned those responsible.
He said: "Whether or not this device was left intentionally in this area or abandoned here, those who left it showed absolutely no regard for this community.
"Leaving a viable explosive device in a built up area is reckless enough but to potentially endanger the lives of small children is beyond callous."
The alert has also been criticised by Northern Ireland's political parties.
Speaking to UTV, DUP Mayor of Lisburn, Margaret Tolerton said: "I'm very angry. This has disrupted people's lives and it's very dangerous, there could have been a fatality and a tragedy.
"I thought we had moved on and this was behind us."
SDLP's Brian Henning added: "Those responsible for leaving this viable and potentially life-threatening pipe bomb close to St Mark's primary school are engaging in reckless behaviour which I utterly condemn.
"They offer nothing to the people of West Belfast who will be appalled at the wanton disregard shown for human life and in particular the safety of our young children."
Anyone with information or who saw they device being left or perhaps heard a loud bang in the area is asked to contact detectives at Lisburn CID offices by calling 0845 600 8000.
Alternatively if someone would like to provide information they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(JP/CD)
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