A bomb was planted beneath the car of a serving part-time female police officer in County Derry, leading to condemnation from first minister Arlene Foster and Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly who criticised it as a ‘reprehensible’ attack. The device, which was found before it did any damage to her or her young child, was defused by British army explosives experts. Legislative assembly member Cara Hunter said that no one should live in fear of going to work: ‘Our officers protect our communities every day and keep them safe. My thoughts are with them and their families.’ The attack comes amid mounting sectarian tensions in Northern Ireland, which have spilled over into violence several times in recent weeks.
Northern Ireland: bomb under car
Written by David Fletcher 22 Apr 2021Additional Info
- Pray: for Northern Ireland to move forward, towards reconciliation and peace and away from political disagreements, reckless actions, guns, bombs and bullets. (Ephesians 4:32)
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