Bomb left under PSNI officer’s car in Eglinton

Police remain at the scene of a security alert in Glenrandel, Eglinton where a bomb was left under the car of a police officer this morning.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Jun 2015, 09:34 BST
The scene at Glenrandel in Eglinton during the security alert two weeks ago. PSNI have revisited the scene as part of their investigations.The scene at Glenrandel in Eglinton during the security alert two weeks ago. PSNI have revisited the scene as part of their investigations.
The scene at Glenrandel in Eglinton during the security alert two weeks ago. PSNI have revisited the scene as part of their investigations.

Local District Commander Superintendent Mark McEwan said, “Police were alerted to suspicious activity outside a house at around 2.45am this morning. Upon attending the scene a device was located under a car parked outside the house.

“ATO were tasked to the scene during the early hours and have now declared this to be a viable device.

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“We can confirm that this was an Under Vehicle Improvised Explosive Device capable of causing death or serious injury under the car of a serving police officer.”

The scene at Glenrandel in Eglinton during the security alert two weeks ago. PSNI have revisited the scene as part of their investigations.The scene at Glenrandel in Eglinton during the security alert two weeks ago. PSNI have revisited the scene as part of their investigations.
The scene at Glenrandel in Eglinton during the security alert two weeks ago. PSNI have revisited the scene as part of their investigations.

Superintendent McEwan condemned those responsible and said, “This device had the potential to harm not only the officer but anyone in that residential area and those involved have shown a blatant disregard for human life. This is yet another example of the cowardly elements in our society who show no regard for the safety of local residents and the police officers who serve their community.

“We are obviously very thankful that this attack was thwarted and that no one was injured here this morning but this is a stark reminder that the threat against our Police Service and its employees remains at severe.

“Clearly there are people out there in today’s society who are still intent on causing murder and mayhem. These criminal elements are not welcome in our society and I am appealing to the local community for their assistance in driving this small minority from our streets and bringing them before the courts.

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“Glenrandel remains closed to traffic and residents and approximately 15 houses had to be evacuated during the early hours. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the local residents for their patience and co-operation and assure them that we are taking every sensible step to keep them safe and minimise any further impact on them.

“The investigation is at an early stage and we would appeal for anyone who may have been in this area around 2.45am this morning or in recent days who may have witnessed anything untoward or noticed any persons acting in a suspicious manner.

“We are also appealing for anyone who may have witnessed any vehicles seen leaving the area at speed shortly after 2.45am to contact us. Anyone with information should contact detectives at Strand Road on 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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