Explosive device may have been planted by dissident republicans

Police in Lurgan say they believe an explosive device found in an industrial estate was planted by dissident republicans.

The PSNI said the device was discovered in the Silverwood Industrial Estate on Tuesday evening (February 4).


Det Supt Sean Wright said the device has been made safe and he said it was fortunate that no-one was hurt.

“Police continue to conduct extensive investigations into what is assessed to be a terrorist attack by dissident republicans. Police ask for the continued support and patience of the public as we conduct our investigations,” he added.

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