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Man, 48, Charged With Attempted Murder Over Lurgan PSNI Car-Bomb Plot

The case underscores a return to coercive 'proxy bomb' tactics used by dissident republicans.

Overview

  • Detectives charged a 48-year-old on Thursday with attempted murder, attempted explosion, hijacking and possessing explosives, and said he will appear at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
  • Police arrested three people on Wednesday in the investigation into the failed attack at Lurgan police station.
  • The March incident involved a hijacked food delivery driver forced to take a crude but viable device to the station, and the New IRA claimed responsibility.
  • A 39-year-old woman was charged with obstructing police and is due before Craigavon Magistrates’ Court on June 3, while a 15-year-old boy was released pending a report to prosecutors.
  • PSNI said searches and forensic work continue and urged anyone with information to contact detectives or Crimestoppers, citing reference 1828 of 30/03/26.