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A pipe bomb has been discovered outside a house in Newtownabbey.A pipe bomb has been discovered outside a house in Newtownabbey.
It was found outside the property at Fairyknowe Park shortly after midnight following a telephone warning. It was found outside the property at Fairyknowe Park shortly after midnight following a telephoned warning.
The area was cordoned off while the army examined what was described as a "viable device". It was removed for further examination.The area was cordoned off while the army examined what was described as a "viable device". It was removed for further examination.
"A motive for the incident remains under investigation," said a police spokeswoman. Detectives have appealed for information."A motive for the incident remains under investigation," said a police spokeswoman. Detectives have appealed for information.