Dunmurry attack “simply unconscionable”, says Long
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Justice Minister Naomi Long has condemned an overnight attack in Dunmurry.
She said: “It is simply unconscionable that just a few weeks after the widespread condemnation of the attack in Lurgan that this incident has occurred in Dunmurry.
“Despite the fact that acts of violence such as this have been roundly rejected, lives have once again been put at risk by the actions of a very small minority who offer nothing but devastation and destruction.
“Indeed, it is extremely fortunate that no-one was hurt or even killed as a result of this despicable attack.
“Those behind this attack have demonstrated a total disregard for every single person living in the area.
“My thoughts are with the motorist who has no doubt been left utterly traumatised by their ordeal, as well as the officers who were targeted in this cowardly attack.
“I would like also to pay tribute to those very same officers who, despite the threat they face, continue to turn up to work every day to serve the community.
“My gratitude also goes to the officers who responded to this incident in such a prompt and professional manner.”