Condemnation after viable pipe bomb found in Newtownabbey

SDLP councillor Noreen McClelland has condemned those behind a pipe bomb which was located in the Antrim Road area of Newtownabbey yesterday (Wednesday).
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Jan 2023, 10:20 BST
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A section of carriageway in the proximity of Sandyknowes Roundabout was closed for several hours while police and ATO dealt with the device.

The Glengormley representative said: “The discovery of a viable pipe bomb device in the middle of Newtownabbey is deeply concerning.

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"The resulting security alert caused significant disruption as people attempted to go about their lives.

PSNI and ATO officers at the scene of yesterday's security alert in the Antrim Road area of Newtownabbey. (Pic by Press Eye).PSNI and ATO officers at the scene of yesterday's security alert in the Antrim Road area of Newtownabbey. (Pic by Press Eye).
PSNI and ATO officers at the scene of yesterday's security alert in the Antrim Road area of Newtownabbey. (Pic by Press Eye).

“The planting of this pipe bomb is an attack on our community and I’m grateful nobody was seriously injured or worse as a result of this incident. I’d urge those behind this to cease their activities and let people in this area live in peace.

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“I’d like to thank police for their response and for safely removing this potentially harmful device. I’d ask anyone with information in connection with this incident to contact police as soon as possible and help them with their investigation.”