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| Pipe bomb found in Armagh 'had potential to kill' | |
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| A pipe bomb has been removed from the scene of a security alert in Armagh city. | A pipe bomb has been removed from the scene of a security alert in Armagh city. |
| The device was discovered at Alexander Avenue on Saturday morning. It has been taken away for further examination. | The device was discovered at Alexander Avenue on Saturday morning. It has been taken away for further examination. |
| A number of homes were evacuated during the alert and residents were put up at the Orchard Leisure Centre. | A number of homes were evacuated during the alert and residents were put up at the Orchard Leisure Centre. |
| Chief Inspector Davy Beck said bomb "had the potential to kill or maim anyone who was near it". | Chief Inspector Davy Beck said bomb "had the potential to kill or maim anyone who was near it". |
| He added: "I believe the vast majority of the community here do not want this dangerous activity in their area. | He added: "I believe the vast majority of the community here do not want this dangerous activity in their area. |
| "A number of homes had to be evacuated for over three hours this morning while ATO (Army technical officers) attended the object and I would like to thank the local community for their assistance and understanding throughout the operation." | "A number of homes had to be evacuated for over three hours this morning while ATO (Army technical officers) attended the object and I would like to thank the local community for their assistance and understanding throughout the operation." |