Man arrested after pipe bomb thrown in North Belfast

By David Hunter

 A man has been arrested after a viable pipe bomb was thrown in a street in North Belfast. 

Residents were evacuated from a number of homes in North Queen street shortly before midnight last night. 

Inspector Laura Kelly said: “ Police and ATO attended the scene and cordons were put in place.

"A number of homes in the vicinity were also evacuated whilst the object was examined.

"The object has now been declared a viable pipe bomb type device which has been made safe and removed for further examination."

A 27 year old man was arrested and remains in custody.

Cordons have now been removed and all roads re-opened, however, officers remain in the area this morning conducting a thorough examination of the scene.

Inspector Kelly continued: “ I would ask anyone who witnessed this incident or who has any information which could assist us with our enquiries to contact police in Musgrave."

Pipe bomb made safe in North Queen St area of N Belfast after overnight alert. The viable device has been removed for further examination. A 27 yo man has been arrested following the incident and remains in custody. Anyone with information should contact police at Musgrave on 101

— PSNI (@PoliceServiceNI) February 19, 2018