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12/05/2023
'Viable Pipe Bomb' At Centre Of Antrim Rd Security Alert
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a security alert on the Antrim Road in north Belfast.
Emergency services responded to reports of a suspicious object shortly before 6pm last night, Thursday 11 May. Ammunition Technical Officers were called to the scene to examine the device, which was discovered to be a viable pipe bomb. Over the course of a number of hours, the device was made safe and removed for further examination. The scene was declared safe at 11pm.
The PSNI thanked the local community for their patience and understanding during the security operation.
Enquiries are ongoing and anyone who may have any information which could assist with the investigation is asked contact detectives on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 878 of 11/05/23.
A report can also be submitted a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
Emergency services responded to reports of a suspicious object shortly before 6pm last night, Thursday 11 May. Ammunition Technical Officers were called to the scene to examine the device, which was discovered to be a viable pipe bomb. Over the course of a number of hours, the device was made safe and removed for further examination. The scene was declared safe at 11pm.
The PSNI thanked the local community for their patience and understanding during the security operation.
Enquiries are ongoing and anyone who may have any information which could assist with the investigation is asked contact detectives on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 878 of 11/05/23.
A report can also be submitted a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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