19/08/2005

House damaged in pipe bomb attack

A house has been damaged in a pipe bomb attack in Co Antrim on Thursday.

The device exploded at the front of the property on Antrim Road in Ballymena at about 11pm.

A group of men were seen running in the direction of the Ballee estate following the attack which caused slight damage to the property. No one was inside at the time and a number of items were removed from the scene for examination.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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