23/06/2015

Man Arrested After Bomb Placed Under Car In L'Derry

A man has been arrested in connection with a bomb placed under a police officer's car in L'Derry.

It is understood that the officer was in bed at her home in Eglinton, when she "heard a noise outside". Looking out the window, the officer is said to have observed someone lying underneath her car.

No-one was injured in the attack.

Police arrested a 57-year-old man on Thursday.

He has been taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Antrim Police Station where he is assisting police with their enquiries.

(CD/MH)

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