The New IRA has taken responsibility for a car bomb that detonated outside a police station in Dunmurry, near Belfast, and indicated plans to focus on officers’ residences in Northern Ireland.
Footage has emerged showing the moment the vehicle exploded at the Dunmurry police station on Saturday night. The group stated it carried out the attack with the aim of harming officers as they exited the facility.
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No one was injured in the blast, which happened just after 10:50 p.m., though it caused notable property damage and led to the evacuation of nearby families. A delivery driver was reportedly compelled to transport the device, which contained explosives along with a detonator and timer.
Local authorities have responded by planning increased patrols and vehicle checks to address ongoing concerns. Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck emphasized the need for community cooperation to maintain safety across the area.
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Leaders from various political backgrounds have expressed firm disapproval of the incident, stressing unity and the importance of security measures. This event follows a similar attempted attack at another station in recent weeks.
Officials continue to urge calm and vigilance as investigations proceed.