A 38-year-old man from Derry/Londonderry has been sentenced for possession of pipe bombs that exploded outside homes in the Waterside area of the city between 2017 and 2019.
At Laganside Crown Court today, Friday 13 March, Noel Logan was sentenced to eight years, half of which is to be served in custody and half on license, for three counts of possessing an explosive with intent to endanger life after he was found guilty on 16th May, 2025, following a non-jury trial.
The offences relate to incidents in which devices exploded at three separate addresses – on 13 November 2017 in Montgomery Close, on 31st March 2019 also in Montgomery Close and 3rd September 2019 in Bonds Place. Logan was arrested and charged following a house search in December 2020.
Speaking after today’s sentencing, Detective Inspector Mark Gingell said: "Significant disruption was caused in each of the areas targeted, not just for the occupants but for the local community. It caused massive inconvenience and disruption for everyone impacted.
“It is sheer fortune only damage to properties was caused by these devices and none of the occupants – which in one property included a child – were not injured, or worse. What occurred showed a blatant disregard for the safety of individuals and the public. It was sinister and calculated.”
Detective Inspector Gingell described the investigation as 'complex'.
“I want to thank the victims of these attacks for their co-operation into what has been a lengthy and complex investigation. It is down to the hard work, dedication and determination of colleagues within Criminal Investigation Department and colleagues from across The Police Service that Logan was identified, arrested and charged,” said Detective Inspector Gingell, adding:"We will continue to be relentless in our pursuit of those who seek to cause harm so they are accountable for the crimes they commit.
"We urge anyone with information about crime to report it to police via 101, or online, and always 999 in an emergency. The information you provide could prove vital."