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Pipe bomb 'pushed through letterbox' of Belfast home with mother and children inside
Police say a pipe bomb caused damage and forced evacuations, while no one was injured and inquiries are ongoing.
- On Friday, October 16, 2026, a pipe bomb exploded after being pushed through a letterbox on Stanhope Street in North Belfast at approximately 3:00 AM, triggering a security alert and prompting local evacuations.
- Nicola Nugent and her four children escaped their home uninjured after the explosion damaged the hallway and front door, fleeing the smoke-filled property as emergency services arrived.
- Detective Sergeant Stevenson confirmed the device "exploded fully," while Sinn Féin councillor JJ Magee described the incident as a "reckless and dangerous" pipe bomb attack as police analyzed the remnants.
- Residents evacuated from the area have returned to their homes after ammunition technical officers cleared the scene and lifted cordons, with authorities thanking the community for their patience.
- Nugent "definitely, 100%" believes the attack was a case of mistaken identity, and police urge anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to call 101, quoting reference number 141 16/10/26.
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