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Posted on April 28, 2026

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Police Arrest 66-Year-Old After Dunmurry Station Attack in Belfast

Details of the Dunmurry Police Station Incident

Arrest Made Under Terrorism Act

LONDON, April 28 (Reuters) - Police in Northern Ireland said on Tuesday that a 66-year-old man had been arrested under the Terrorism Act following an attack on the Dunmurry police station in south Belfast at the weekend.

Ongoing Police Operations

The Police Service of Northern Ireland said searches were ongoing in both east and west of Belfast.

Reporting and Attribution

(Reporting by William James, writing by Sam Tabahriti)

Key Takeaways

  • A gas‑cylinder car bomb detonated outside Dunmurry PSNI station on April 26, causing no injuries but significant alarm in the residential area (apnews.com).
  • Police are treating the incident as attempted murder, suspecting the New IRA; searches are underway across east and west Belfast (en.wikipedia.org).
  • Northern Ireland political leaders—across parties—strongly condemned the attack and urged the public to assist police with any information (irishtimes.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who was arrested after the attack on Dunmurry police station?
A 66-year-old man was arrested by Northern Ireland police under the Terrorism Act.
Where did the police station attack take place?
The attack took place at the Dunmurry police station in south Belfast.
Are police conducting searches related to the attack?
Yes, police searches are ongoing in both the east and west of Belfast.
When did the arrest in connection to the Dunmurry attack occur?
The arrest was announced by police on Tuesday following the weekend attack.

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