PSNI have cordoned off the John F Kennedy park area after debris from a suspected pipe bomb was located
Police have evacuated residents in Bessbrook, County Armagh following reports of a loud explosion at a housing estate late on Thursday night. (January 27)
PSNI have cordoned off the John F Kennedy park area after debris from a suspected pipe bomb was located.
There are no reports so far of anyone being injured by the explosion.
Emergency services are currently conducting a public safety operation and homes near to the incident have been evacuated as a precaution.
Police are urgently appealing for witnesses and have asked anyone with information to come forward.
