The PSNI has said that two explosive devices that were thrown at properties in Co Antrim “could have caused serious injury or even worse”.
A security alert in the Carnany Drive area of Ballymoney has ended.
Shortly after 2am this morning, Saturday 30 November, police received reports of two loud explosions in the area.
Officers attended and discovered the remnants of “two suspicious devices” which had been thrown at two properties and “exploded causing significant damage”.
Detective Inspector Hanbidge said: “This security alert was in a busy residential area and could have caused serious injury or even worse.
“We would like to thank residents for their understanding and patience as we conducted our investigations.
“Our enquiries are continuing and anyone with any information is asked to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 139 of 30/11/24.”
A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/
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