Car targeted in pipe bomb attack

The PSNI is investigating a pipe bomb attack in Strabane, Co Tyrone, early this morning.

The PSNI is investigating a pipe bomb attack in Strabane, Co Tyrone, early this morning.

According to the PSNI, the incident, which was reported at 12.30am, saw a number of masked men break the window of a Volkswagen Bora car in the Ballycolman area of Strabane and place the device in the car. This later detonated, causing substantial damage to the vehicle.

A number of properties in the area were evacuated during the incident, and the PSNI is appealing for witnesses.

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