Bomb scare in Limerick city housing estate sees Defence Forces diffuse suspect device

BOMB disposal experts from the Defence Forces have now reopened an area of a Limerick city estate, where a suspected explosive device was found.

Earlier this Friday, bomb disposal experts from the Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team responded to a request for assistance from An Garda Síochána in Carew Park, Southill.

The area was sealed off for examination outside a property and a cordon was put in place for the security and protection of residents in the area.

Following an assessment of the device by the EOD team, it was made safe at the location, and the scene was handed over to gardaí.

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"This operation has now concluded, and the scene has been reopened to the public," a spokesperson for the Defence Forces has said.

Gardaí issued a statement earlier this Friday to Limerick Live, which read: "Gardaí attended the scene following report of an incident of criminal damage by fire, involving a car, at a property in Southill.

"The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, October 18. Investigations are ongoing".