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Viable pipe bomb discovered during Banbridge security alert

A security alert in the Lenaderg Road area of Banbridge has ended.

Police received a report earlier today, Monday, April 14, at around 1.20am of a suspicious object located in the area.

Detective Sergeant Stewart 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 enquiries are ongoing and we appeal to anyone with any information to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 48 14/04/25.”

You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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