Police Return To Bomb Attack Scene In L'Derry

Detectives investigating the attempted murder of two police officers in L'Derry have returned to the scene.

An explosive device was discovered under the car of a police couple in the Glenrandel area of the village around 2.40am on Thursday 18 June.

Police returned to the scene etwo weeks later as part of ongoing efforts to ensure every piece of available information has been collected.

Officers mounted checkpoints at various parts of the village and spoke to motorists and residents about the bomb incident. A leaflet with detailed appeal points was handed out to anyone who spoke to police.

Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Talbot, said: "It is surprising just how many people were out and about in the early hours of Thursday 18 June in Eglinton. We want to make sure we have spoken to each and every one of them to ensure every possible piece of information has been fed into our investigation.

"This was an attempt to kill a police officer and his family. It also posed a risk to other residents and caused considerable disruption and upset to the local community.

"We want to speak to anyone who saw individuals or vehicles in the Glenrandel area of the village between midnight and 3am on Thursday 18 June. We are also interested in hearing from anyone who noticed anything unusual or suspicious in Glenrandel in the two weeks before 18 June.

"Our enquiries are continuing. Five arrests have been made, vehicles seized and properties searched in various parts of Northern Ireland and in the Republic. We have conducted a trawl of CCTV and are continuing to liaise with colleagues in An Garda Siochana."

(CD)