Per la PSNI due ufficiali “sono scampati fortunosamente” all’attacco di 10 persone a volto coperto a Dungannon, Contea di Tyrone
Mattoni e vernice sono stati lanciati contro l’auto degli agenti intervenuti per una chiamata di emergenza in Moygashel Court, poco prima delle 23 di mercoledì.
Dopo che il loro veicolo è stato colpito, gli agenti hanno lasciato la zona rapidamente. In seguito hanno stabilito che la chiamata era solo un modo per attirarli nell’area.
L’Ispettore Keith Jamieson ha affermato: “Gli agenti sono stati molto fortunati ad essere scappati senza restare feriti o peggio.
“I pezzi di cemento lanciati avrebbero potuto facilmente provocare gravi ferite agli agenti o alla gente”.
Ha aggiunto Jamieson: “Mi appello alla comunità di Moygashel affinché voltino le spalle a chi porta avanti queste attività criminali.
“Trovo frustrante e deludente che la polizia sia oggetto di attacchi simili e chiedo ai testimoni di contattare la PSNI di Dungannon”.
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Police attacked by masked gang
Police have said two officers “had a lucky escape” after their patrol car was attacked by up to 10 masked men in Dungannon, Co Tyrone.
Bricks and paint were thrown at the officers when they responded to a call for assistance in Moygashel Court, shortly before 11.00pm on Tuesday.
After their vehicle was struck, they quickly withdrew from the area and it was later established that the initial call for assistance had been a hoax.
Condemning the attack, Inspector Keith Jamieson said: “The officers were extremely fortunate to have escaped without serious injury or worse.
“The masonry thrown could easily have caused serious injury to the officers or members of the public.”
He added: “I would appeal to the community of Moygashel to turn their backs on those who wish to conduct such criminal activity.
“I find it frustrating and disappointing that police were targeted in this way and I would appeal to anyone who has any information about the incident to contact police in Dungannon on the non-emergency number 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”