A number of people were evacuated from their homes after a pipe bomb was thrown at a house in Co Down.
Police have appealed for information following the incident in the Watsons Road area of Newry.
A PSNI statement said: "Detectives are now investigating a report of criminal damage after a pipe bomb was thrown at a property in the area at approximately 7.20pm on Sunday.
"Thankfully, no injuries were reported following what was an extremely reckless attack.
"However, damage was caused to a vehicle which was parked in the driveway of the house.
"ATO attended the scene and the device has now been removed for further forensic examination."
The statement added: "A number of people who were evacuated from their homes as a precaution have since been allowed to return and the road has fully reopened."
A security alert in the Watsons Road area of Newry on Sunday evening, 12th November has ended. Detectives are now investigating a report of criminal damage after a pipe bomb was thrown at a property. pic.twitter.com/LIPZtpcrz0
— Police Newry, Mourne and Down (@PSNINMDown) November 13, 2023
