DETECTIVES at Strand Road are investigating a pipe bomb explosion that occurred in the Waterside area of Derry.
Detective Sergeant Richard Donnell said: “At approximately 2am this morning, Sunday 31st March, police received a report that a device in the form of a pipe bomb had exploded in the front garden of a residential property in Montgomery Close.
“Thankfully no damage has been caused to the property.
“However, the occupants of property were very lucky to escape injury.
“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who saw any persons or vehicles acting suspiciously in the area to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 91 of 31/03/19.
“Alternatively, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”
Police said at midday, Sunday, that Montgomery Close has now been cleared by ATO and the area has re-opened to the public.
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