Policing Board Chair Brendan Mullan has condemned those responsible for the attack at Dunmurry Police Station. He said:
This explosive device was sent to kill officers and cause maximum harm in an attack which was in the heart of a residential area. Those responsible had callous disregard for people living close to the station and who so easily could have been caught up in this explosion.
It is a miracle no one was seriously injured and we thank the officers, ATO and emergency services who initially responded, and have been working to ensure everyone’s safety since.
This is the second incident at a police station in recent weeks which is depressing. The people have spoken when they overwhelmingly endorsed the Good Friday Agreement. Such acts of violence have no place in a society committed to peace. We stand united in condemnation of those responsible for this terror, and in voicing support for the work of the officers and staff of the PSNI.
Anyone with information about those responsible is urged to report it to the police on 101 on anonymously through the Crimestoppers Charity.
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For further information please contact the Board’s Communications Office on 07801 738795 or information@nipolicingboard.org.uk.