Banbridge: 'viable' pipe bomb found during security op

Police have uncovered what they say was a "viable pipe bomb" in Banbridge.

The device was found during a security alert.

Police said the alert in the Lenaderg Road area of Banbridge had now ended.

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."