Police say suspicious Banbridge device was viable

Police are appealing for information
Author: Chris BrennanPublished 4th Dec 2022

Police say a device discovered in Banbridge was viable.

A controlled explosion was carried out on the pipebomb-type device after its find in the Brookfield Avenue area.

The road has fully re-opened and the PSNI say enquiries are ongoing.

Police say: "Anyone with any information about the incident or who may be able to help with the investigation, is asked to call police in Lurgan on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference number 768 03/12/22.

"They can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/."