Ireland: Gardaí investigate pipe bomb attack on house in Limerick city


Gardaí are investigating a pipe bomb attack at a house in Limerick that is believed to be linked to a violent feud between rival groups on the south side of the city.

Locals reported that the improvised explosive device exploded with a loud bang after it landed in a rear garden of the house on Hyde Road, Ballinacurra Weston, at about 4am on Sunday. “No injuries have been reported to gardaí,” the Garda Press Office said. “Inquiries are ongoing.” It was the latest violent attack in the same area in just more than a week and Garda sources said they fear people will be seriously maimed or killed if the feud continues.

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Source: The Irish Times


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