EARLY Sunday morning is certainly not the time to explode a home-made pipe bomb in the local park.
But that’s what residents living near Skye Valley Park, Santa Clara Mews, woke up to last week.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the 6am detonation of the aerial exploding device made from PVC tubing and tape. Emergency services were called after witnesses reported the loud bang. An arson and explosives chemist attended.
There was no damage to people or property but police said it could have been worse if the device had gone off later in the day as it was close to children’s play equipment.
Detective Acting Sergeant Jason Hamilton-Smith, of Frankston CIU, said the plastic and metal device detonated with gunpowder caused a “significant explosion”. Debris was scattered over the park.
Anyone with information is urged to Frankston CIU of 9784 5555 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
First published in the Frankston Times – 7 September 2015
