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Derry: bomba contro la casa dei genitori di un agente PSNI

Derry officer’s parents targeted by bomb

The elderly parents of a serving PSNI officer are believed to have been the target of a viable under-car bomb attack in Londonderry on Sunday night.

Drumleck Drive, DerryDissident republicans are being blamed for the planting of an explosive device under a car which was parked outside the couple’s home in the Drumleck Drive area of Shantallow.

The bomb squad was called to the scene shortly after 11pm and residents were evacuated while the device was made safe and taken away for further examination.

“We can confirm that it was outside the home of the family of a serving police officer who does not live there,” a PSNI spokeswoman said.

It’s not the first time the family has been targeted, as a pipebomb exploded outside their home two years ago.

Local SDLP councillor Shaun Gallagher has said those responsible are an “absolute disgrace”.

“They left the device in a built-up area. Terrace houses, up beside the chapel – a very popular area with a lot of people about,” he added.

“They don’t give one toot about the people that they’re claiming to be representing.”

Residents have since been allowed back in their homes, but investigations into the bomb attack are continuing.

Meanwhile, a security alert at the Ligoniel Road in north Belfast has continued from overnight.

The road was closed on Sunday afternoon, but has since reopened.

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René Querin

Di professione grafico e web designer, sono appassionato di trekking e innamorato dell'Irlanda e della sua storia. Insieme ad Andrea Varacalli ho creato e gestisco Les Enfants Terribles.

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