Menu
04/02/2008
PSNI On Alert After Warning By Real IRA
A renewed warning by the Real IRA has placed the PSNI “on their guard”, according to a Police Federation Spokesman.
After speaking to the Sunday Tribune, a spokesperson for the republican dissident movement, the Real IRA, told of plans for a new offensive. However, the police federation responded, saying: "We are very aware of this new and very serious threat from dissident republicans and urge all police officers to be on their guard."
The paramilitary group has said members of the PSNI will be prime targets in its new campaign, and warned that local businesses will be targeted using incendiary devices.
During the interview with the Sunday Tribune, the Real IRA spokesperson also warned of possible attacks in Britain, they said: “We will attack Britain where and when we see fit. The law of averages suggests the longer a target hasn't been hit, then the more likely it is to be attacked."
The group plans to continue its campaign in order to bring back a military presence to Northern Ireland in order to: “shatter the facade that the British presence has gone and normality reigns.”
The Real IRA was officially held responsible for the Omagh bomb atrocity in 1998 when 29 people were killed, and up to 300 were injured.
(DW)
After speaking to the Sunday Tribune, a spokesperson for the republican dissident movement, the Real IRA, told of plans for a new offensive. However, the police federation responded, saying: "We are very aware of this new and very serious threat from dissident republicans and urge all police officers to be on their guard."
The paramilitary group has said members of the PSNI will be prime targets in its new campaign, and warned that local businesses will be targeted using incendiary devices.
During the interview with the Sunday Tribune, the Real IRA spokesperson also warned of possible attacks in Britain, they said: “We will attack Britain where and when we see fit. The law of averages suggests the longer a target hasn't been hit, then the more likely it is to be attacked."
The group plans to continue its campaign in order to bring back a military presence to Northern Ireland in order to: “shatter the facade that the British presence has gone and normality reigns.”
The Real IRA was officially held responsible for the Omagh bomb atrocity in 1998 when 29 people were killed, and up to 300 were injured.
(DW)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
08 April 2014
Man Arrested In Connection With Omagh Bombing
A man has been arrested in connection with the 1998 Omagh bombing. Police arrested the man in Newry area, and say he is being held and questioned in Antrim. Twenty-nine people were killed in the Real IRA attack of 15 August 1998. The bombing has been described as the single worst atrocity in over 30 years of violence.
Man Arrested In Connection With Omagh Bombing
A man has been arrested in connection with the 1998 Omagh bombing. Police arrested the man in Newry area, and say he is being held and questioned in Antrim. Twenty-nine people were killed in the Real IRA attack of 15 August 1998. The bombing has been described as the single worst atrocity in over 30 years of violence.
11 January 2013
Omagh Bomb Men Seek To Overturn Ruling
Two men held responsible for the Omagh bombing in 1998 are seeking to have the ruling overturned by the European Court of Human Rights. Jailed Real IRA leader Michael McKevitt and Liam Campbell are to challenge the ruling, due reportedly to their lawyers’ inability to cross-examine an FBI spy whose evidence was central to the case against them.
Omagh Bomb Men Seek To Overturn Ruling
Two men held responsible for the Omagh bombing in 1998 are seeking to have the ruling overturned by the European Court of Human Rights. Jailed Real IRA leader Michael McKevitt and Liam Campbell are to challenge the ruling, due reportedly to their lawyers’ inability to cross-examine an FBI spy whose evidence was central to the case against them.
10 November 2009
Protection For NI Judges Increased
Armed police are protecting some of Ulster's top judges around the clock amid a heightened threat from dissident republicans, it has been revealed. Security measures were stepped-up last month after terrorists managed to track down the location of a serving judge and his wife, who were dining in Limavady.
Protection For NI Judges Increased
Armed police are protecting some of Ulster's top judges around the clock amid a heightened threat from dissident republicans, it has been revealed. Security measures were stepped-up last month after terrorists managed to track down the location of a serving judge and his wife, who were dining in Limavady.
28 July 2008
Republican Threat Level 'Higher Than Any Other'
The threat to the UK from 'dissident' Irish republicans is greater than from any other terrorist group. According to the latest intelligence service surveillance from MI5, organisations such as the Real IRA and the Continuity IRA currently pose a greater danger than even Islamic extremists.
Republican Threat Level 'Higher Than Any Other'
The threat to the UK from 'dissident' Irish republicans is greater than from any other terrorist group. According to the latest intelligence service surveillance from MI5, organisations such as the Real IRA and the Continuity IRA currently pose a greater danger than even Islamic extremists.
17 May 2005
Police question man in connection with Omagh bombing
A man from the Armagh area has been arrested in connection with police inquiries into the 1998 Omagh bombing. A police spokesperson said that the 37-year-old who was arrested today is being questioned at Antrim police station. Earlier this month, police charged Sean Gerard Hoey, 35, from south Armagh with murder in connection with the bombing.
Police question man in connection with Omagh bombing
A man from the Armagh area has been arrested in connection with police inquiries into the 1998 Omagh bombing. A police spokesperson said that the 37-year-old who was arrested today is being questioned at Antrim police station. Earlier this month, police charged Sean Gerard Hoey, 35, from south Armagh with murder in connection with the bombing.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
