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A viable pipe bomb has been discovered during a security alert in Co Down.
Police said the alert in the Lenaderg Road area of Banbridge has now ended.
Police are currently in attendance following a report of a suspicious object located at the Lenaderg Road area of Banbridge this morning, Monday 14th April. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/ut6IZPcjT5
— Police Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon (@PSNIABC) April 14, 2025
A PSNI spokesperson said: “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.
“Our inquiries are ongoing and we appeal to anyone with any information to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 48 14/04/25.”
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