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31/03/2017
Viable Device Discovered In L'Derry Security Alert
Police have discovered a viable device during a security alert in L'Derry.
Army bomb disposal were alerted to the Tamneymore Park area at around 2am on Friday, 31 March, following reports of a suspicious object.
The device has been taken away for forensic examination.
The alert is ongoing however no roads have been closed.
Detective Sergeant Brian Reid said: "I would appeal to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in and around the Tamneymore Park area to contact Police on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference 1425 of 30/03/17. Alternatively, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Alliance Justice spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA said: "Somebody could have been seriously injured or killed had this pipe bomb exploded, particularly as it was placed in the middle of a residential area," said Mr Lunn.
"People do not want to see this sort of incident, which has no place in our society. The people behind it do nothing but cause disruption with their actions.
"I urge anyone with information about those behind this device to contact police immediately."
(CD/LM)
Army bomb disposal were alerted to the Tamneymore Park area at around 2am on Friday, 31 March, following reports of a suspicious object.
The device has been taken away for forensic examination.
The alert is ongoing however no roads have been closed.
Detective Sergeant Brian Reid said: "I would appeal to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in and around the Tamneymore Park area to contact Police on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference 1425 of 30/03/17. Alternatively, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Alliance Justice spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA said: "Somebody could have been seriously injured or killed had this pipe bomb exploded, particularly as it was placed in the middle of a residential area," said Mr Lunn.
"People do not want to see this sort of incident, which has no place in our society. The people behind it do nothing but cause disruption with their actions.
"I urge anyone with information about those behind this device to contact police immediately."
(CD/LM)
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