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Rocket grenade attack on police | |
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Three police officers have been treated for severe shock and minor injuries after a rocket attack in Fermanagh. | Three police officers have been treated for severe shock and minor injuries after a rocket attack in Fermanagh. |
A rocket-propelled grenade was fired at a foot patrol in Lisnaskea at about 2300 BST on Saturday. It failed to explode. | A rocket-propelled grenade was fired at a foot patrol in Lisnaskea at about 2300 BST on Saturday. It failed to explode. |
Shortly after the attack, a car was found burning at Chapel Brae. Police are investigating a possible link. | Shortly after the attack, a car was found burning at Chapel Brae. Police are investigating a possible link. |
Army technical officers are at the scene and the main street in Lisnaskea remains closed. | Army technical officers are at the scene and the main street in Lisnaskea remains closed. |
Nearby homes have been evacuated. | Nearby homes have been evacuated. |
Chief Superintendent Michael Skuce said: "This was clearly a case of attempted murder. We could have been dealing with multiple casualties this morning. | |
"There are a number of families out there who will be counting their blessings that they are not grieving for a loved one." | |
"The disregard that this shows for the lives of the local community and my officers is unbelievable." |