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06 Sept 2025

Pipe bomb discovered in Co Down security alert

Pipe bomb discovered in Co Down security alert

A viable pipe bomb has been discovered during a security alert in Co Down.

Police said the alert in the Lenaderg Road area of Banbridge has now ended.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Officers attended the scene along with ammunition technical officers and the object, described as a viable pipe bomb-type device, was removed from the scene and taken away for further forensic examination.

“Our inquiries are ongoing and we appeal to anyone with any information to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 48 14/04/25.”

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