05/07/2019

Warning As Pipe Bombs Abandoned In Limavady

Police are urging the public to be vigilant after two pipe bombs were discovered in Limavady.

The devices were reported to have been abandoned in the Sperrin Road area of the County L'Derry town.

Following the discovery, the PSNI has reminded members of the public not to touch or lift anything they deem to be suspicious.

"Phone police immediately on 999," a spokesperson added.

Anyone with any information on the devices or who noticed any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area is urged to contact officers in Limavady on non-emergency line 101 quoting reference 19 05/07/19.



(JG/CM)

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