Four suspected pipe bombs found at cemetery following republican Easter event

"The actions of those responsible are reprehensible and show a complete disregard and utter contempt for the community," said PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton.

An Army Technical Officer returns to his vehicle at Derry City Cemetery during a security operation (Liam McBurney/PA)

Police have recovered four suspected pipe bombs from a cemetery in Derry where a republican commemoration was staged on Easter Monday.

A senior PSNI officer has described the discovery as a “sinister and worrying development”.