Car bomb explodes outside Belfast police station in suspected 'New ...
A attempted murder investigation has been triggered
www.gbnews.comHere’s the latest information I can share based on recent reporting.
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A car bomb exploded outside a police station in Dunmurry, near Belfast, on the night of April 25, 2026. Police described the incident as an attempted murder and said a gas-cylinder-type device was used after a delivery vehicle was hijacked. There were evacuations, including residents and two babies, but there were no reported serious injuries. This attack is being investigated by the PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit, with suspicion falling on dissident groups, notably the New IRA (as reported by multiple outlets). [BBC] [Channel NewsAsia] [ITV] [The Independent] [CBS News] [Sky News coverage echoed these points.][2][3][4][5][7][9]
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Authorities declared a security alert in the Dunmurry area, and several investigations and policing operations followed in surrounding neighborhoods, including Twinbrook and surrounding residential areas. Officials emphasized the difficulty and danger of the attack, labeling it “senseless and reckless,” and urged the public to come forward with any information. [BBC] [Channel NewsAsia] [The Independent] [Sky News] [WRAL][3][5][9][2]
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Media and official statements in late April noted ongoing inquiries and noted past similar incidents in the region, with ongoing concerns about sporadic attacks targeting police and security personnel in Northern Ireland. [BBC] [Sky News] [CBS News] [Independent][5][9][3]
If you’d like, I can pull together a concise timeline of events and list of official statements from major outlets, or track any further developments (arrests, charges, or claimed responsibility) as they’re reported. I can also provide a brief map-style summary of the Dunmurry/Dublinurry area impacted by the incident.