Man charged with attack on police station

A MAN is due to appear in court in Londonderry later charged with a car bomb attack at Strand Road PSNI Station on August 3.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Aug 2010, 10:13 BST

A statement from the PSNI said: "Detectives investigating the bomb attack on Strand Road police station in Derry on Tuesday 3 August have charged a 42-year-old man with a series of offences in connection with the incident. "

The 42-year-old, who was arrested by detectives from the Serious Crime Branch last Saturday, has been charged with causing the explosion, possession of explosives, hijacking, false imprisonment and membership of glaigh na hireann

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"The man, who will appear at Londonderry Magistrates Court on Friday 13 August, will face a total of 12 charges, which also include attempted hijacking, attempting to cause an explosion and possession of a firearm."As is normal procedure, the charges are subject to review by the Public Prosecution Service.

"A 53-year-old man who is being questioned as part of the same investigation remains in custody."

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