The scene of the incident on the Hyde Road
GARDAI have cordoned off the scene after an attack on a property on the southside of the city, Limerick Live understands.
According to sources, a device was "thrown" at a home in the Hyde Road area of Ballinacurra Weston late last night.
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There are no reports of any injuries at this time.
The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has responded from Cork and gardai have put a cordon in place for forensic analysis.
Gardai and the Defence Forces have been contacted for comment.
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