Letter: Dunmurry car bomb was an outrageous, cold and soulless attack; Northern Ireland doesn’t need or want these heartless people
A letter from The Most Reverend John McDowell:
The Dunmurry car bomb was the second attack on a police station in just under four weeks and I wish to condemn what happened as a clear attempt to maim and murder.
It was an outrageous, cold and soulless effort that caused considerable distress to local residents.
Police officers performed heroically in clearing nearby properties and they are to be applauded for their selfless initiative.
Northern Ireland doesn’t need or want these heartless people. They don’t want the disruption or threat to their families.
People are getting on with their lives without terrorism holding them back and destroying communities.
It is right that all mainstream political parties have roundly condemned what happened, and I add my voice to their sense of rejection and revulsion.
I thank God no one was injured and offer prayers for those who were traumatised and distressed by this mindless action.
The Most Reverend John McDowell, Church of Ireland Archbishop and Primate of all Ireland