A "viable pipe bomb type device" was found during a security alert in Bangor today.
Police say they received reports that an object had been thrown at the Killaire Wood Lane property at around 2.30am on Monday January 13.
ATO later declared the object to be a "viable pipe bomb type device" and police are now appealing for witnesses.
Detective Sergeant Rhonda Magennis said: “We received a report at around 2.30 am that an object was thrown at a house in the area a short time earlier.
"ATO were called to the scene to examine the object, which was located at the front of the property, and declared it to be a viable pipe-bomb type device.
“Thankfully, a woman and children who were in the property were not injured, however they have been left shaken by this reckless attack.
“The consequences could have been devastating and a number of local residents had to be evacuated from their homes. The have now been allowed to return to their homes and we thank them for their patience.
“Detectives are now working to establish a motive for the incident and I would appeal for anyone who was in the area of Killaire Wood Lane early this morning and who noticed and unusual activity or anyone who has any information that can assist with the investigation to contact detectives in Bangor on 101 quoting reference 105 of 13/01/20.”
Alliance Party Deputy Leader Stephen Farry called it an "utterly reckless act."
He tweeted: "Utterly reckless act, which has endangered many people. We need to get those behind such attacks off the streets. Anyone with information, please contact [police]."
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