Police to step up patrols after car bomb attack
A 66-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a car bomb explosion outside Dunmurry Police Station in Belfast. The New IRA claimed responsibility for the attack, which was aimed at police officers. In response, police are increasing patrols and vehicle checkpoints to enhance community safety.
- ▪The bomb exploded outside Dunmurry Police Station on Saturday night.
- ▪The suspect was arrested under the Terrorism Act and is being questioned.
- ▪Police are conducting searches in both east and west Belfast following the incident.
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Man arrested in connection with police station bomb28 April 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLuke Sproule,Eimear FlanaganandHayley Halpin,BBC News NIPA MediaThe bomb in a car exploded on Saturday nightA 66-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating a bomb explosion at a police station on the outskirts of Belfast. A hijacked car, which had been fitted with a gas cylinder device, detonated outside Dunmurry Police Station on Saturday night. The man, who was detained in the Dunmurry area, was arrested under the Terrorism Act and was taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning.Police said they are also carrying out a number of searches in both east and west Belfast.Police bodycam captures moment car bomb explodesIn a statement to The Irish News, the New IRA said…
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