Police are investigating after an explosion was heard at a driveway of a Quarry Hill home in the early hours of Sunday, February 11.
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Police were called to a Havlin Street West property at about 2.45am, where it is believed unknown offenders "detonated an improvised explosive device".
"The explosion caused significant damage to a fence and minor damage to the residence," police said.
Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.
Police were on scene on Sunday and the property has been cordoned off with police tape.
Neighbours who heard the explosion took to social media to discuss the incident.
"It was so loud it rocked our bed", one local said.
"I'm 100m odd from there was awake and heard it. Definite explosion," another posted.
Investigations into the incident remain ongoing and anyone with information that can assist police was urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Jonathon Magrath
Jonathon has been living and working in Bendigo since March 2021, currently working as a general reporter. Contact him on jonathon.magrath@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
Jonathon has been living and working in Bendigo since March 2021, currently working as a general reporter. Contact him on jonathon.magrath@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
