17/04/2019

Rasharkin Security Alert Ends

A security alert in the village of Rasharkin, County Antrim has ended after two viable pipe bomb devices were found.

Both were recovered from Moneyleck Park last night, Tuesday 16 April. One was left on the windowsill of a property while another was thrown through a front window.

Police are currently investigating and have appealed to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area to contact the non-emergency line 101 quoting reference 1321 of 16/04/19.



(JG/CM)

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