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Posted on April 26, 2026

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BELFAST, April 26 (Reuters) - An attempted murder investigation has begun after a car explosion on Saturday night outside a police station south of Belfast, Northern Ireland's police service said on

Police Launch Attempted Murder Probe After Car Explosion in Northern Ireland

Details of the Car Explosion Incident

BELFAST, April 26 (Reuters) - An attempted murder investigation has begun after a car explosion on Saturday night outside a police station south of Belfast, Northern Ireland's police service said on Sunday.

Police Statement and Investigation

"We have commenced an attempted murder investigation which will be led by our Terrorism Investigation Unit," the force said in a statement.

Reporting and Editorial Information

(Reporting by Amanda Ferguson, writing by Sam Tabahriti;Editing by Elaine Hardcastle)

Key Takeaways

  • The explosive device detonated outside Dunmurry PSNI station, prompting evacuations and area cordons; no injuries reported so far—security alert remains active (apnews.com)
  • Chairman of the Northern Ireland Policing Board condemned the attack as intended to kill officers and cause maximum harm in a residential area (irishtimes.com)
  • The incident follows a similar proxy bomb attempt in Lurgan earlier this month, likely carried out by dissident republican groups, including New IRA—highlighting a resurgence in politically motivated violence (itv.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened outside the police station in Northern Ireland?
A car explosion occurred outside a police station south of Belfast on Saturday night.
How are the police responding to the car explosion incident?
Police have started an attempted murder investigation led by the Terrorism Investigation Unit.
When did the car explosion in Belfast take place?
The car explosion happened on Saturday night, as reported on April 26.
Who is leading the investigation into the explosion?
The investigation is being led by Northern Ireland's Terrorism Investigation Unit.

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