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Strabane: pipe bomb contro pattuglia PSNI

Pipe bomb thrown at police patrol

PSNI a Strabane

The PSNI has said a device thrown at a patrol in Strabane was a “deliberate attempt to kill police officers”.

A pipe bomb was thrown at a police patrol in the Ballycolman estate just before 8.30pm on Saturday.

A member of the public then lifted the device and moved it to an area of waste ground in a former factory site.

In the resulting security alert, army bomb disposal experts were dispatched to the scene to examine the device.

Following a controlled explosion, the item was declared a viable pipe bomb type device.

The alert ended just before 3am on Sunday.

Chief Inspector Andy Lemon, area commander for Strabane said: “This was not only a deliberate attempt to kill police officers but was an attack on the community of Strabane, and it is very fortunate that no-one, either police or civilian was seriously injured last night.

“Had this device exploded it could have killed or maimed anyone close by.”

“I would like to thank the local residents in the Ballycolman estate and wider community in the area for their patience and support throughout this operation and I want to reassure them that we will not be deterred by this attack.

“We will continue to deliver the personal, professional and protective service that the vast majority of residents in Strabane want to see.

“I would appeal to anyone with any information about this incident to contact detectives on 0845 600 8000.

“Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

SDLP councillor Patsy Kelly condemned the attack.

He said: “Those responsible for leaving a suspected pipe bomb have caused a great deal of disruption and chaos.

“This is a built up area and people in this community do not want to see this kind of activity.

“I want to commend the PSNI for their vigilance and professionalism.

“Anyone with information regarding this incident should come forward to the police as a matter of urgency.”

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Di professione grafico e web designer, sono appassionato di trekking e innamorato dell'Irlanda e della sua storia. Insieme ad Andrea Varacalli ho creato e gestisco Les Enfants Terribles.

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