Police have said the occupants of a home in which a pipe bomb exploded at their front door were "very lucky to escape injury".
The incident happened just after midnight on Friday, July 22 at Kinnegar Road in Finaghy.
Nobody was injured in the explosion, but substantial damage was caused to the door of the house.
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Police received a report of a loud explosion and the device has been taken away for examination.
PSNI Detective Sergeant Alexander said: “It is believed at this time that a device in the form of a pipe bomb was left at the front door of the house around midnight which subsequently exploded causing substantial damage to the door. The occupants of property were very lucky to escape injury.
“The device was taken away for further examination. One male wearing all black clothing is believed to be involved and may have left the area along Benmore Drive toward Mount Aboo Park following the incident.
"Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who saw any persons or vehicles acting suspiciously in the area, or who may have CCTV or dashcam footage to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 12 of 22/07/22.
“Alternatively, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."
SDLP councillor Donal Lyons said the incident put the local community at risk.
Councillor Lyons said: “I cannot imagine what was going through the minds of those who left an explosive device outside a home in a built-up part of Finaghy. We are extremely lucky that nobody was injured when this device went off outside this home. This is a quiet residential street and the damage and anxiety it has caused is significant.
“I’m also extremely concerned that two masked men were seen leaving the scene of this incident. There can be no place for masked men roaming our streets and nobody wants to see incidents like this disrupting people’s lives within the community.
“I’d ask anybody who saw anything on Friday morning or knows anything about this attack to come forward to police as soon as possible and assist them with their investigation.”
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