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Small bomb found left on pavement | Small bomb found left on pavement |
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A small bomb has been found on a pavement in Armagh. | A small bomb has been found on a pavement in Armagh. |
The device, which police have described as "crude, but viable", was found in the Windmill Hill area of the city. | The device, which police have described as "crude, but viable", was found in the Windmill Hill area of the city. |
A police spokesperson said they were made aware on Friday night of a claim that a suspicious object had been left. | A police spokesperson said they were made aware on Friday night of a claim that a suspicious object had been left. |
The Army examined the object before removing it for further examination. They want anyone with information about the incident to contact them. | The Army examined the object before removing it for further examination. They want anyone with information about the incident to contact them. |
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Dominic Bradley said those responsible for the bomb had shown a "blatant disregard for public safety". | |
"It is extremely worrying that this device has been described as viable and we are very lucky that no one has been injured or killed," he said. | |
"Those responsible need to wake up and realise that their actions are without any support in the community. They are enemies of peace." |