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PSNI investigate pipe bomb attack in Tyrone

Saturday, 5 July 2008

The PSNI are investigating a pipe bomb attack on a house in Tyrone.

The device exploded at the back of the house at Bleachfield Park in Moygashel, Co Tyrone shortly before 2am.

It caused substantial damage to the back door.

A man, who was in the property alone, escaped unharmed.

Detectives in Dungannon are appealing to anyone who noticed unusual activity in the Bleachfield Park area or with information about the attack to contact them.

A PSNI spokeswoman said officers were also warning members of the public that if they came across or noticed any type of suspicious object, not to touch or examine it.

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