Investigations continue into Dublin pipe-bomb attack

Forensic tests will continue today as part of the garda investigation into a bomb attack on a family home in Dublin.

Six people, including a 6-year-old boy, escaped injury when what is believed to be a hand grenade was thrown into a house on Knocknaree Avenue in Drimnagh in the early hours of yesterday morning.

The device exploded on impact and caused extensive damage to the house.

A car believed to be have been used in the attack was found burned out on Sperrin Road a short time after the incident.

It is believed the attack is linked to feuding gangs.