Northern Ireland: Detonated device discovered in attempted ATM theft on Belfast’s Ballysillan Road


A detonated device was recovered by police after an attempted ATM theft in north Belfast, which led to a “loud bang and small explosion” being heard by residents.

It happened on the Ballysillan Road shortly after 1am outside Brian’s Convenience Store, where suspicious activity was reported to police.

When police arrived, the suspect device had detonated close to the ATM which had been “extensively damaged”, an officer said. Ammunition technical officers were sent to the scene.

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Source: Belfast Telegraph