Northern Irish militant group says it will target police in their homes, newspaper reports
The New IRA has claimed responsibility for a car bomb attack on a police station in Belfast and has threatened to target police officers at their homes. This marks an escalation in their ongoing campaign against law enforcement in Northern Ireland. Police have arrested a suspect and increased patrols in response to the group's threats.
- ▪The New IRA claimed responsibility for a car bomb attack on a Belfast police station.
- ▪They warned of targeting police officers at their homes, marking an escalation in their tactics.
- ▪A 66-year-old man was arrested under terrorism laws in connection with the attack.
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Northern Irish police arrest man over suspected New IRA car bombingSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished Apr 28, 2026, 06:28 PMUpdated Apr 28, 2026, 10:52 PMListenBELFAST, April 28 - Northern Irish police arrested a man on Tuesday and stepped up patrols after the militant group New IRA claimed responsibility for a car bomb attack on a Belfast police station and warned it would target officers at their homes.The New IRA is one of a small number of active militant groups opposed to a 1998 peace deal that largely ended sectarian violence in the region.
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