Man charged over car bomb attack on Dunmurry police station in Northern Ireland
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 14:55 UTC
- Sources: BBC UK News, The Guardian UK
A 66‑year‑old man has been charged with offences including attempted murder after a car bomb exploded outside the Dunmurry police station in County Antrim. The BBC reports he was arrested under the Terrorism Act on 28 April, while The Guardian says the blast occurred on the night of 25 April and suggests the New IRA may be behind the attack.
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