A viable explosive device discovered outside a Sinn Féin constituency office in Newry has been made safe and removed, the PSNI has said.
In a statement, police said they received a report of a suspicious object on Monaghan Street shortly before midnight last night.
Ammunition technical officers attended the scene and examined the object which they declared to be a viable explosive device.
Cordons have been removed and Monaghan Street has now re-opened, the PSNI said.
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes, who shares the office with MLA Liz Kimmins, called the discovery an attack on democracy.
"This is a disgraceful and cowardly act designed to endanger lives and cause major disruption," said Mr Hughes.
"To those behind this attack, Sinn Féin will not be intimidated.
"We will continue to represent the community without fear or hesitation.
"Our immediate focus is the safety of local residents, our staff, and all who live and work in the area. We are fully supporting the efforts of the police.
"We call on anyone with information to come forward immediately and assist police in bringing those responsible to justice."
