Noel Logan of Derry received an eight-year sentence at Laganside Crown Court on Friday. The term includes four years in custody and four on licence. He was convicted on three counts of possessing an explosive with intent to endanger life after a non-jury trial on May 16, 2025.

The charges connect to pipe bombs that exploded at three addresses in the Lincoln Court and Bond’s Street areas of Waterside over two years. One device detonated on November 13, 2017, in Montgomery Close. A second exploded on March 31, 2019, also in Montgomery Close. The third went off on September 3, 2019, in Bond’s Place.

Police arrested Logan and charged him after searching a house in December 2020.

Detective Inspector Mark Gingell stated that the blasts caused significant disruption to occupants and the local community. He noted that only property damage resulted, despite occupants including a child in one case. Gingell called the acts a disregard for public safety.

Gingell described the police investigation as complex. He thanked victims for their cooperation and credited the Criminal Investigation Department and Police Service colleagues for Logan's identification, arrest, and charges.

Gingell affirmed that police will pursue those causing harm to ensure accountability. He urged reporting crime via 101 or online, or 999 in emergencies.