Dundela Street: Controlled explosion on 'viable' pipe bomb

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UPDATE: The suspicious object found in Dundela Street in Belfast was a viable pipe bomb and a controlled explosion has been carried out

A controlled explosion has been carried out during a security alert in east Belfast after a "viable pipe bomb type device" was found, police have said.

A number of homes were evacuated when the device was discovered in the Dundela Street area on Tuesday morning.East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson said those responsible had "shown reckless disregard for the local community".I understand that a viable device was discovered on Dundela Street this morning. Those who planted the device have shown reckless disregard for the local community and their safety.

 

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