24/03/2017

Man Arrested Over Attempted Murder Of PSNI Officers

A man has been arrested over the attempted murder of police officers in Strabane.

A 20-year-old man was detained by police after three officers escaped injury when a device exploded in the Townsend Street area on Tuesday, 21 March.

A security alert is ongoing in the area.

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell, who is leading the investigation, said: "We appreciate the understanding and patience of local residents as we continue to carry out our enquiries and would appeal for anyone with information about suspicious activity in the area to contact us."

(CD)

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