Gardaí are investigating a pipe bomb attack at a house in Limerick City on Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 4am on Hyde Road, Ballinacurra Weston, and is suspected to be linked to an ongoing violent feud on Limerick's south side. This attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the area over the past week, raising fears of serious injury or death if the feud continues.
Locals reported that the improvised explosive device detonated with a loud bang after it landed in the rear garden of the house.Gardaí suspect the attack is linked to an ongoing violent feud between rival groups on the south side of Limerick City .
Several people are before the courts charged with serious criminal offences that gardaí suspect are connected with the current feud. A number of individuals involved have long-running links to criminal gangs involved in the sale and supply of drugs. A Cork-based Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit , attached to the Defence Forces, which deals with the recovery of IEDs , has been deployed to Limerick to deal with explosive materials left under cars as part of the feud.
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