Paisley & McGuinness condemn car bomb attack
THE First and Deputy First Ministers have described the overnight attack on an off-duty police officer as "cowardly".
Dissident republicans have been blamed for the booby-trap car bomb which left the victim with serious leg injuries.
Dr Paisley said: "This is an attack on democracy and has no place in our society; there can be no turning back to the dark days of the past.
"The perpetrators who have committed this act must be brought to justice. My prayers and thoughts are with the policeman and his family at this very difficult time."
Mr McGuinness added: "The elements within our society who perpetrated this act have nothing to offer, they are without mandate or strategy and represent no one.
"I would encourage anyone with any knowledge regarding this attack to contact the police immediately and assist them fully in their enquiries. I would also like to commend the selfless actions of the passerby, whose quick thinking saved this police officers life."
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