Large bomb found planted by roadside in Armagh

British army bomb disposal experts have defused a large explosive device found planted close to the border in south Armagh today.

The 600lb device was found on a roadside near the village of Forkhill and had a command wire leading to a firing point on the other side of the border.

Dissident republicans are believed to be responsible for planting the bomb.

The Irish Army and Gardaí mounted a security operation on the southern side of the border while the device was being made safe today.

The remnants have now been taken away for forensic examination.