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Gang throws blast bomb at police Shots fired at town police patrol
(about 5 hours later)
At least one blast bomb, as well as bottles, stones and petrol bombs have been thrown at police investigating a security alert in Craigavon. A number of shots have been fired at a PSNI patrol in Craigavon.
The trouble is continuing in the Tullygally and Drumbeg areas. Police said four to five shots were heard after the patrol saw a man in a crouching position aiming at them with a "long-barrelled weapon".
No-one has been injured, but six vehicles have been burnt out and a number of police vehicles damaged. No-one was injured in the attack in the Brownlow Road area, which happened shortly before 2000 BST.
Earlier, at least one blast bomb, as well as bottles, stones and petrol bombs were thrown at police in the town investigating a security alert.
Police Deputy District Commander Superintendent Alan McCrum said the gun attack was "a deliberate attempt to murder officers".
"This takes today's events to another level," he said.
"However, police will continue in their efforts to bring calm to the area despite these attacks on them."
The earlier trouble took place in the Tullygally and Drumbeg areas.
No-one was injured, but a number of vehicles were burnt out and several police vehicles damaged.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of hijacking. The alert followed a telephoned bomb warning on Monday. Nothing was found.A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of hijacking. The alert followed a telephoned bomb warning on Monday. Nothing was found.
Motorists have been warned to avoid the area.Motorists have been warned to avoid the area.
SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly said: "Blast bombs are lethal weapons and it is extremely fortunate that no-one was seriously injured or killed in this cowardly attack.SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly said: "Blast bombs are lethal weapons and it is extremely fortunate that no-one was seriously injured or killed in this cowardly attack.
"Those responsible obviously do not care about the damage and disruption caused and have no consideration for the wishes of the local community."Those responsible obviously do not care about the damage and disruption caused and have no consideration for the wishes of the local community.
"Anyone with any information on this incident should contact the local PSNI as soon as possible.""Anyone with any information on this incident should contact the local PSNI as soon as possible."