19/10/2009

Gardaí Appeal Over Office 'Pipe-Bomb' Attack

Gardaí have appealed for information following a suspected pipe-bomb attack at an office in Roscommon over the weekend.

The incident happened at a building in the Stonecourt Centre, understood to be the office of an estate agent and auctioneer, around 6.30am on Sunday morning.

A fire broke out at the premises following the attack, but only minor damage was caused and no-one was injured.

The motive for the attack remains unknown.

Gardaí have appealed for anyone who was in the area and saw anything suspicious to contact them.

(KMcA/BMcC)


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