Dunmurry: Homes evacuated after suspected car bomb explodes near police station
The police believe the attack may have been carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.
www.bbc.comHere’s the latest on the Dunmurry car bomb incident near the PSNI station.
- What happened: A car bomb exploded outside Dunmurry Police Station late on Saturday night. Police believe the device was placed in a hijacked vehicle and operated with the aim of harming officers and residents. Several homes were evacuated in Dunmurry as the scene was secured and an investigation opened into suspected terrorism [source coverage indicates New IRA involvement is suspected].[1][5]
- Aftermath and response: The PSNI reported a major policing operation, with a number of searches carried out across east and west Belfast as part of inquiries. An arrest was made under the Terrorism Act, with ongoing investigations into the attack.[2][5][1]
- Current status: Authorities have stated no injuries were reported due to quick action by officers and residents being guided to safety. The attack is being treated as an attempted murder and terrorism incident, with ongoing cordons and examinations of the burnt vehicle.[5][1]
If you’d like, I can pull in more detail from specific outlets or summarize the official statements from PSNI or Northern Ireland politicians. Would you prefer a concise timeline or a map of affected areas?
Citations:
- “Dunmurry car bomb: PSNI to step up patrols after attack on police station”.[1]
- “Dunmurry police station bomb sounded like a car crash, says resident”.[2]