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66-Year-Old Arrested After New IRA Car Bomb at Belfast Station

4/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Police arrested a 66-year-old man on terrorism charges after a car bomb at Belfast police station.
The New IRA said it hijacked a vehicle and placed an explosive at Dunmurry police station on 26 April 2026, like a failed March attack in Lurgan, causing no injuries.
Police launched an operation and increased patrols across Northern Ireland, while the group warned it would bomb officers in their homes without warning, indicating an escalation.

History

Historical Context

After the Provisional IRA’s 1997 cease-fire, dissident members formed the Real IRA, which detonated the 1998 Omagh car bomb that killed 29 people and triggered a wave of anti-terror legislation. The group later merged into the New IRA in 2012, and on 26 April 2026 the New IRA placed a car bomb at Dunmurry police station, echoing the earlier strategy of targeting security installations.

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Story summary

Police arrested a 66-year-old man on terrorism charges after a car bomb at Belfast police station.
The New IRA said it hijacked a vehicle and placed an explosive at Dunmurry police station on 26 April 2026, like a failed March attack in Lurgan, causing no injuries.
Police launched an operation and increased patrols across Northern Ireland, while the group warned it would bomb officers in their homes without warning, indicating an escalation.

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