A woman and children have escaped injury after a pipe bomb was thrown at a house in Bangor.
The device was thrown at the property in Killaire Wood Lane in the early hours of the morning.
Detectives are appealing for information following the incident which happened around 2:30am. The security alert has now ended.
Detective Sergeant Rhonda Magennis said army technical officers were called to the scene to examine the object, which was located at the front of the property, and declared it to be a viable pipe-bomb type device.
“Thankfully, a woman and children who were in the property were not injured, however they have been left shaken by this reckless attack.
“The consequences could have been devastating and a number of local residents had to be evacuated from their homes. The have now been allowed to return to their homes and we thank them for their patience,” she said.
Detectives are now working to establish a motive for the incident.
“I would appeal for anyone who was in the area of Killaire Wood Lane early this morning and who noticed and unusual activity or anyone who has any information that can assist with the investigation to contact detectives in Bangor on 101 quoting reference 105 of 13/01/20,” added Detective Sergeant Rhonda Magennis.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.