Northern Ireland

Dissident republicans blamed after bomb found in Lurgan

Police are describing the discovery of a bomb in Lurgan as "a terrorist attack by dissident republicans"
Police are describing the discovery of a bomb in Lurgan as "a terrorist attack by dissident republicans" Police are describing the discovery of a bomb in Lurgan as "a terrorist attack by dissident republicans"

Dissident republicans are being blamed after a bomb was found in a Lurgan industrial estate.

The bomb was found last night, police have confirmed today.

PSNI Detective Superintendent Sean Wright said it was discovered in Silverwood Industrial Estate. 

"The device has been made safe and it is fortunate that no-one has been hurt. Police continue to conduct extensive investigations into what is assessed to be a terrorist attack by dissident republicans. Police ask for the continued support and patience of the public as we conduct our investigations,” he added.