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14/04/2025
Banbridge Security Alert Ends As Suspect Device Removed
A security alert in the Lenaderg Road area of Banbridge has concluded after a suspicious object was discovered in the early hours of this morning, Monday, 14th April.
Police confirmed they received a report regarding the object at approximately 1.20am. Officers attended the scene, and Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) were tasked to examine the item.
Detective Sergeant Stewart stated: "Officers attended the scene along with Ammunition Technical Officers and the object, described as a viable pipe bomb-type device, was removed from the scene and taken away for further forensic examination."
The Lenaderg Road, which had been closed for a period, has now been reopened to the public.
Detectives are continuing with their investigation into the incident and have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and we appeal to anyone with any information to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 48 14/04/25," added Detective Sergeant Stewart.
You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.
Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Police confirmed they received a report regarding the object at approximately 1.20am. Officers attended the scene, and Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) were tasked to examine the item.
Detective Sergeant Stewart stated: "Officers attended the scene along with Ammunition Technical Officers and the object, described as a viable pipe bomb-type device, was removed from the scene and taken away for further forensic examination."
Detectives are continuing with their investigation into the incident and have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and we appeal to anyone with any information to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 48 14/04/25," added Detective Sergeant Stewart.
You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.
Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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