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New IRA Car Bomb Hits Dunmurry Police Station, No Injuries

4/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A gas-cylinder car bomb exploded outside Dunmurry police station on 26 April 2026, causing no injuries.
The New IRA said after the blast it will also target police officers’ homes.
Detectives said the bomb was forced onto a delivery driver after his vehicle was hijacked in Twinbrook.
Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton called the attack a deliberate attempt to kill officers.

History

Historical Context

The Good Friday Agreement, signed on 10 April 1998 by the British and Irish governments, created a power-sharing executive and began decommissioning of paramilitary arms. Although most groups complied, dissident factions such as the New IRA persisted. On 26 April 2026 they detonated a gas-cylinder car bomb outside Dunmurry PSNI station, prompting Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton to tighten security.

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Story summary

A gas-cylinder car bomb exploded outside Dunmurry police station on 26 April 2026, causing no injuries.
The New IRA said after the blast it will also target police officers’ homes.
Detectives said the bomb was forced onto a delivery driver after his vehicle was hijacked in Twinbrook.
Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton called the attack a deliberate attempt to kill officers.

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