Pipe bomb attack in North Belfast sparks security alert

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 16 Oct, 10:29 · Archive

A pipe bomb attack in North Belfast's Stanhope Street area in the early hours of the morning has prompted a security alert and emergency services operation.

A pipe bomb attack took place in the Stanhope Street area of North Belfast in the early hours of the morning, prompting a security alert and an operation by emergency services.

No one was injured in the attack. Sinn Féin councillor JJ Magee condemned the incident as "reckless and dangerous" and said the local community had been "left in shock".

Cllr Magee said: "This attack must be unequivocally condemned, and those responsible must stop immediately." He confirmed that emergency services would be carrying out an operation in the street and said he would "continue to support local residents throughout this incident".

Cllr Magee urged anyone with information about the attack to contact the PSNI.

How it is being reported

• Residents evacuated after reported explosion at north Belfast houseBelfast Telegraph · 16 Oct, 10:29
• Police at scene after explosion in North BelfastA security alert has been declared following an explosion in a house in North Belfast in the early hours of this morning.News Letter · 16 Oct, 10:19
• Pipe bomb attack sparks Belfast security alertBelfast Telegraph · 16 Oct, 09:50
• 'Community in shock' as pipe bomb attack in North Belfast condemnedThe incident took place in the early hours of the morningBelfast Live · 16 Oct, 09:13

In this story: North Belfast · Stanhope Street · JJ Magee · Sinn Féin · PSNI

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