Police targeted in Strabane pipe bomb attack 17 November 2013 Last updated at 10:41 A police patrol was the target of a pipe bomb attack in County Tyrone on Saturday, the PSNI has said. A security alert began in the Ballycolman estate, Strabane, at about 20:25 GMT after a report that something had been thrown at police earlier that evening. A member of the public lifted the pipe bomb and moved it to waste ground at the old Adria factory site. The Army was called and a controlled explosion was carried out. Police said it was a viable pipe bomb. The alert ended shortly before 03:00 BST on Sunday. Chief Inspector Andy Lemon, area commander for Strabane said: "This was not only a deliberate attempt to kill police officers, but was an attack on the community of Strabane. It is very fortunate that no-one, either police or civilian, was seriously injured last night. Had this device exploded, it could have killed or maimed anyone close by. Those responsible showed total disregard for the local community and put the lives of local people in the area at risk. Insp Lemon thanked people in the area for their patience and support during the alert. SDLP councillor Patsy Kelly said the attack caused disruption and chaos. "This is a built-up area and people in this community do not want to see this kind of activity," he said. I want to commend the PSNI for their vigilance and professionalism. Anyone with information regarding this incident should come forward to the police as a matter of urgency.