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13/02/2014
Newry Pipe Bomb Condemned
A family of five has escaped injury after a pipe bomb was thrown at their home in Newry on Wednesday night.
The blast, which occurred on Patricia Park at around 9.20pm, caused substantial damage to the house and a car which was parked outside.
Alliance Justice spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, said: "Somebody could have been killed in this attack.
"The people responsible have no regards for the consequences of their actions. There is no place for violence on our streets. We should be thankful that nobody was hurt in this attack.
"If anybody has any information about this pipe bomb attack then I would urge them to contact the police."
(CVS/CD)
The blast, which occurred on Patricia Park at around 9.20pm, caused substantial damage to the house and a car which was parked outside.
Alliance Justice spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, said: "Somebody could have been killed in this attack.
"The people responsible have no regards for the consequences of their actions. There is no place for violence on our streets. We should be thankful that nobody was hurt in this attack.
"If anybody has any information about this pipe bomb attack then I would urge them to contact the police."
(CVS/CD)
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