There was an explosion in the front garden of a house on Monasterboice Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12.
Shortly after 11pm on the 23/4/08 there was an explosion in the front garden of a house on Monasterboice Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12.
On arrival at the scene Gardaí sealed off the area, evacuated houses and requested an Army Explosive Ordinance Disposal team.
After an examination the army EOD team declared a device found at the scene as being an exploded pipe bomb.
After a thorough search of the area residents were returned to their homes.
It is believed that the device in question was thrown from a passing car and exploded in the front garden under the window.
There was no damage to the house and there was a small indentation left in the ground where it exploded.
No persons were injured and no arrests have been made.
Investigations are ongoing.
Any witnesses, or anyone with information, are asked to contact Gardaí at Crumlin on 01 666 6200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Garda Press Office
0755hrs, 24 April 2008.
Ref: 542/08.
