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Letter bomb found in Derry security alert | Letter bomb found in Derry security alert |
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A letter bomb has been sent to the Public Prosecution Service office in Londonderry. | A letter bomb has been sent to the Public Prosecution Service office in Londonderry. |
The building on the city's Limavady Road was evacuated at about 12:30 BST on Monday. | The building on the city's Limavady Road was evacuated at about 12:30 BST on Monday. |
Army bomb disposal experts examined the device and declared it viable. It has now been taken away from the area. | Army bomb disposal experts examined the device and declared it viable. It has now been taken away from the area. |
Police said the bomb was similar in make-up to two devices found in postal sorting offices in County Antrim on Friday. | Police said the bomb was similar in make-up to two devices found in postal sorting offices in County Antrim on Friday. |
One was addressed to the chief constable and the other to another senior police officer. | |
Dissident republicans were blamed for sending the bombs. | Dissident republicans were blamed for sending the bombs. |
A police spokesperson said: "We urge the public to be vigilant when handling post." | A police spokesperson said: "We urge the public to be vigilant when handling post." |
Justice Minister David Ford said: "Yet again we see members of our community put at risk as a result of the actions of faceless individuals who represent no one and have absolutely nothing positive to offer. | Justice Minister David Ford said: "Yet again we see members of our community put at risk as a result of the actions of faceless individuals who represent no one and have absolutely nothing positive to offer. |
"They, and anyone who supports them in any way, are to be condemned in the strongest possible terms." | "They, and anyone who supports them in any way, are to be condemned in the strongest possible terms." |
DUP Deputy Mayor Gary Middleton said: "I totally condemn those who have left the device. | DUP Deputy Mayor Gary Middleton said: "I totally condemn those who have left the device. |
"The cowards who sent this have put the postman and staff lives at risk." | "The cowards who sent this have put the postman and staff lives at risk." |
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