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Pipe bomb found in Tyrone village Pipe bomb found in Tyrone village
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A pipe bomb has been found in Coagh, County Tyrone. The discovery of a pipe bomb in the village of Coagh, County Tyrone, forces a number of families to spend the night out of their homes.
It was discovered shortly before 2245 GMT on Friday in the Windsor Villas area of the village. It was discovered at about 2245 GMT on Friday in the Windsor Villas area.
A number of families were out of their homes overnight while the Army dealt with the bomb. The area was evacuated while the Army dealt with the device. It was described as "viable" by police, who removed it for further examination.
A police spokesman said the "viable device" was removed for further examination and enquiries were ongoing. DUP assembly member Ian McCrea said there had been a spate of attacks in the area in recent weeks.
He said there had been incidents of harassment such as windows being broken, but he added: "This latest disgraceful step is vastly different and extremely concerning."