Police target of city blast bomb
A blast bomb has been discovered in the Ardoyne area of north Belfast, a police spokesperson said.
The object containing viable components was uncovered by workmen at a house in Etna Drive on Saturday morning.
Police believe those responsible for planting the bomb had “murder in mind.”
Temporary Chief Inspector Norman Haslett said: “It is my belief that the police officers who serve the community were to be the intended targets.
“However, to leave a blast bomb in the heart of such a busy residential area serves as an example of the reckless disregard these people have for the welfare and safety of local families.
“Had a local child inadvertently stumbled across this device the consequences are unthinkable”.
The area has now re-opened.
Meanwhile, a security alert in Londonderry has now ended.
A number of homes were evacuated during the incident in Baldrick Crescent.
It has been declared an elaborate hoax, a police spokesperson said.
