Bishop condemns bombing

THE Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Bishop Ken Good, has condemned the planting of two explosive devices in Londonderry.

In a statement he said: “We are proud of this city. Our resolve to create a new future as a united community is undiminished by acts such as this”.

“This is an attack on all of the people of this city who are committed to a hopeful and bright future. The shared future we are working for is one that has left behind destructive violence and makes progress through democratic processes,” he said, adding: “I believe this city has a bright future because we are as one in our determination to work constructively together. We will not to be deflected by these negative and destructive attacks.

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