Gardaí examine pipe bomb left at developer’s home in search for suspect’s identity

Gardaí are investigating a pipe bomb discovered on a developer's car in Co Cork, hoping forensic analysis of the viable device will reveal the perpetrator. Army bomb-disposal experts successfully neutralized the pipe bomb, which was found on the bonnet of a car outside the developer's home near Bandon on Thursday evening. The device was intact but clearly intended as a threat, according to a Garda source.

Investigators have sent component parts of the pipe bomb to Forensic Science Ireland for examination. "Hopefully, they will find something that will enable us [to discover] who was behind this," a Garda source told The Irish Times. The discovery prompted the evacuation of nearby residents and a lockdown of the area for several hours.

“

They have returned it to us and we have sent on the parts to Forensic Science Ireland, so hopefully they will find something that will enable us [to discover] who was behind this.

Gardaí are reviewing CCTV footage from the developer's property and surrounding areas, as well as main approach roads to Bandon, to identify any suspicious activity. They are appealing for witnesses, including those with mobile phone or dashcam footage, to come forward. The motive behind the "sinister move" remains unclear, and gardaí are exploring all avenues of inquiry.

“

This pipe bomb was just resting on the bonnet of the car – it wasn’t detonated but it was clearly left as a threat. We are keeping an open mind at this stage but we will be exploring all avenues of inquiry to try and find out who is behind such a sinister move.