[12/05/21] Arrests under Terrorism Act in Derry
Police arrest five men under Terrorism Act in Derry/Londonderry
12 May 2021
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland have today arrested five men under the Terrorism Act in Derry/Londonderry.
Detective Superintendent Richard Campbell, Head of the Terrorism Investigation Unit, said: “Three men, aged 23, 52 and 62 years, have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a female member of police staff, who is also a part time police officer, following the discovery of a viable explosive device beside the young mother’s car in Ballyquin Road, Dungiven on Monday 19th April.
“The 52 year old man is also being questioned as part of Op Ledging, targeting the New IRA’s bomb making activities as well as the group’s storage of explosive devices and equipment.
Three men arrested over attempted murder of police officer in the North
A further two arrests have been made in connection with the murder of a police officer back in 1993. By Sean Murray Wednesday 12 May 2021, 4:58 PM 2 hours ago 3,146 Views 1 Comment
Image: Niall Carson
Image: Niall Carson
DETECTIVES IN THE North have made five arrests in Derry under the Terrorism Act today, three in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer last month and the other two in relation to the murder of an officer in 1993.
The PSNI said the female officer was targeted because she is a member of police staff and a part-time police officer.