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Gang throws blast bomb at police | Gang throws blast bomb at police |
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At least one blast bomb, as well as bottles, stones and petrol bombs have been thrown at police investigating a security alert in Craigavon. | |
The trouble is continuing in the Tullygally and Drumbeg areas. | |
No-one has been injured, but six vehicles have been burnt out and a number of 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. | |
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." |