Suspect device in Dun Laoghaire found not to be viable

Gardai and Army bomb disposal unit attend scene in Crosthwaite Park area

A suspect device discovered in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin on Monday afternoon has been found to be non-viable by the Army bomb disposal team.

Gardaí were called at the scene of a reported suspect device in the Crosthwaite Park area at about midday.

Gardaí put a cordon in place and the Army explosive ordnance disposal team was called. The scene was reopened after the device was found not to be viable.

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