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Secretary of State condemns attack on PSNI Officers

Speaking earlier today following the attack on PSNI Officers in North Belfast, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP said:

• From: Northern Ireland Office
• Published: 28 May 2013

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No cause justifies these potentially murderous attacks on police officers working for the whole community.

Such attacks show a complete disregard for life and achieve nothing.

It was extremely fortunate that there were no injuries or fatalities. My thoughts are with the officers involved in this incident.

Published 28 May 2013