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15/08/2005
Hoax pipe bomb attack on pub
Police in Londonderry are appealing for witnesses following the discovery of a pipe bomb type device outside a bar on Sunday.
The device is believed to have been thrown at the premises on the Strabane old road, Gobnascale, at around 2.15am. Army Techical Officers were called to te scene and after an examination of the device, it was declared an elaborate hoax around three hours later. Police would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident, particularly a taxi driver who was believed to be in the area at the time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Strand road on 028 7136 7337 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(MB/SP)
The device is believed to have been thrown at the premises on the Strabane old road, Gobnascale, at around 2.15am. Army Techical Officers were called to te scene and after an examination of the device, it was declared an elaborate hoax around three hours later. Police would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident, particularly a taxi driver who was believed to be in the area at the time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Strand road on 028 7136 7337 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(MB/SP)
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