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Pipe-bomb esplode a casa del portavoce del Progressive Unionist Party

Pipe-bomb explodes at PUP home

Police are investigating after a pipe-bomb exploded outside the home of Progressive Unionist Party spokesperson Ken Wilkinson in Antrim.

Ken Wilkinson | PUPThe blast happened in Milltown Road area of the town at around 3.30am on Sunday morning.

Army bomb experts, who examined to remains of the device left on a window sill, say it was viable.

No-one was injured in the blast.

Mr Wilkinson was at home at the time of the incident. He says he feels lucky to be alive.

“I’m alarmed that the attack took place. I had just left the living room and went to bed and I heard the explosion and opened the bedroom door.”

Windows were broken and the blast caused interior and exterior damage to the property.

Mr Wilkinson believes he was targeted because he has criticised attacks like this in the past.

“I’m outspoken on many issues, with recent pipe-bombs like this in the area, and I’m outspoken against drugs.”

He vowed the attack would not intimidate him. “This will not stop me speaking me out; if people think this will silence me they’re mistaken.”

Justice Minister David Ford has condemned those behind the attack.

The local Alliance MLA said: “These attacks must end; they are achieving nothing except to bring disruption and misery to the streets on Antrim. The local population is extremely worried where the next in this series of pipe bomb attacks is going to happen.

“I am only glad that no one was injured in this attack. This must have been a very traumatic experience for those inside the house at the time of the attack.”

South Antrim DUP Assemblyman Trevor Clarke has called for an end to attacks on homes in the area.

“There have been a number of similar attacks in the Antrim area, which have been carried out for no apparent reason,” Mr Clarke said. “I appeal to those responsible to stop. They are achieving nothing.”

Police say a motive for the attack is currently under investigation.

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