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Belfast primary school evacuated after partially exploded bomb found
Investigating officers are appealing to anyone who may have heard the device go off this morning to get in touch.
PUPILS FROM A Belfast primary school and residents from homes nearby were evacuated today after a partially exploded pipe bomb was found close to the school in the Summerhill Drive area.
According to the PSNI, it’s thought the device may have detonated elsewhere before being left in the area.
Investigating officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward, and say that they would particularly like hear from “anyone who believes they may have heard a loud bang or explosion possibly during the early hours of this morning”.
Local PSNI commander, Chief Inspector Darrin Jones, has condemned those responsible:
“Whether or not this device was left intentionally in this area or abandoned here, those who left it showed absolutely no regard for this community.”
“Leaving a viable explosive device in a built up area is reckless enough but to potentially endanger the lives of small children is beyond callous.”
Anyone with information is being asked to contact Lisburn CID offices by calling 0845 600 8000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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