Police have attended the scene of a security alert after a pipe bomb device was thrown through the window of an elderly couple’s home in Derry.
Cordons were put in place in the Limewood Street area of the city and ATO were called to the scene.
In an update at 7.30 am this morning, Detective Sergeant Mark Gingell said: “Police received a report at around 7.30 pm that an object had been thrown at a house in the area.
“Officers attended and observed the remnants of what they believed to have been a pipe bomb device and alerted Army Technical Officers.
“The object, which has been declared as a viable suspected pipe bomb, has been removed and taken away for further forensic examination.
“It is believed that this device was put through the window of the house and has exploded.
“This has caused damage to the property but could have led to the occupants being badly injured or even killed.
“We are appealing to anyone with information regarding this crime, and anyone who may have captured any footage in the area on Monday evening to contact detectives at Strand Road on 101, quoting reference 1516 of 04/11/24.”
Information can also be provided online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or, via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
SDLP MP for Foyle, Colum Eastwood, said there was “no excuse” for the attack.
“An elderly couple have had a device thrown through their window in what must have been a shocking and distressing attack on their home,” he said.
“There is no excuse for it. The people responsible have caused an immense amount of disruption for this family and the local community.
“If anyone has information about this attack I would encourage them to bring it forward to the police.”
Former Derry mayor and Sinn Féin councillor Sandra Duffy, said the incident was “totally wrong”.
“There is no place or excuse for this type of activity,” she said.
“I would urge anyone with information on this incident to bring it forward to the PSNI.”
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