'Pipe bomb' thrown at business park in Newtownabbey

A pipe bomb is believed to have exploded after being thrown into a business park in Newtownabbey in the early hours of Saturday.

A pipe bomb was thrown into a business park in Newtownabbey.
Published 19th Feb 2017
Last updated 19th Feb 2017

The device was reportedly thrown into the grounds at around 1am and then exploded.

However, security staff in the area didn't find it until 5pm, at which point it was reported to police.

There were no injuries reported as a result and police teams as well as ATOs examined the area and found no further threat.