PSNI: Suspicious devices 'could have caused serious injuries or worse'
A security alert in Ballymoney has now ended
Police are warning two devices which exploded in Ballymoney could have caused serious injuries or fatalities.
The suspicious objects prompted a security alert in the Carnany Road Area from two this morning.
The alert has now ended and police are appealing for information.
Detective Inspector Hanbidge said: “Shortly after 2am this morning, Saturday 30th November, we received reports of two loud explosions in the area.
“Officers attended and discovered the remnants of two suspicious devices which had been thrown at two properties and exploded causing significant damage.
“This security alert was in a busy residential area and could have caused serious injury or even worse.
“We would like to thank residents for their understanding and patience as we conducted our investigations.
“Our enquiries are continuing and anyone with any information is asked to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 139 of 30/11/24.”