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Pipe-bomb type device discovered in Lisburn

A pipe bomb type device has been discovered in Lisburn
A pipe bomb type device has been discovered in Lisburn A pipe bomb type device has been discovered in Lisburn

A VIABLE pipe bomb-type device has been discovered in Lisburn.

Police attended the scene after the device, which was examined by army ATO, was found in the Brooke Hall Heights area of the city today.

One home was evacuated during the alert.

Superintendent Davy Beck said: "I would appeal to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in and around Brooke Hall Heights or anyone who has information that could assist us with our investigation to contact detectives at Lisburn Criminal Investigation Department on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 1313 22/10/19.

"Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."