Mullaghbawn: Pipe bomb explodes outside house of young family
Detective Sergeant Johnston said: "It is believed at this time that a device in the form of a pipe bomb was thrown at the front of a house around 00:30 which subsequently exploded causing substantial damage to windows and an outdoor railing."Devices of this type can cause damage over a wide area causing destruction far beyond any intended target."Enquiries are continuing and police are appealing for anyone who saw any persons or vehicles acting suspiciously in the area, or who may have CCTV or dashcam footage to contact them."
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