Derry pipe-bomb attack “could have killed”, say police
No-one was injured
A pipe bomb attack in Londonderry last night "could have killed", say police.
It happened shortly before 10pm at Knockwellan Park in Derry's Waterside area.
Officers arrived following reports a white transit van parked in the area was on fire.
They soon discovered the blaze was caused by the detonation of a "pipe-bomb type device"
Detective Sergeant Richard Donnell said, “Parts of the device remained at the scene so cordons were put in place and ATO were tasked.”
“The scene was held for a number of hours as an examination of the remnants of the device was carried out by ATO and by 2am the scene was closed.”
“Minor damage was caused to the van as a result of the attack but thankfully there were no reports of any injuries. “
“We have recovered the various remnants of the device and will now conduct further forensic examinations.”
“This was a reckless attack carried out in a residential area with no consideration given as to who this device could have injured or killed.”
"Those responsible are a danger to us all and I would ask anyone who has any information which can help us to identify them to call us on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference number 1977 28/11/20, or to submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via "
"You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at .”