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Brokenshire - wanton act in North Belfast puts lives at risk

Earlier today, Rt Hon James Brokenshire, Secretary of State for NI condemned the discovery of a pipe bomb in North Belfast

• From: Northern Ireland Office and The Rt Hon James Brokenshire
• Published: 7 November 2017

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

Mr Brokenshire commented:

Yesterday (Monday, 6th November) a pipe bomb left at the side of a busy road in North Belfast was spotted by workmen. As a result of their vigilance and with the support of police and ATO the pipe bomb was removed. Had it exploded it could have indiscriminately killed anyone nearby. This wanton act put lives at risk and should be condemned in the strongest terms.

Keeping people in communities safe is a shared responsibility. Everyone has a part to play. If you have any information about this pipe bomb please contact police on 101.

Published 7 November 2017