Detectives at Ardmore PSNI probe pipe bomb attack in Newry

DETECTIVES are investigating after a house was targeted in a suspected pipe bomb attack.

Officers responded to report of an explosion at a property in the Carnagat Road area of Newry, Co Down shortly before midnight on Monday.

Police believe a pipe bomb device may have been thrown.

No one was injured in the incident and police are still exploring potential motives for the attack.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact detectives at Ardmore police station in Newry on 0845 600 8000.