Coffee jar bomb defused in Lurgan

The police have said an improvised coffee jar bomb found inside the perimeter fence of a County Armagh RUC station was a “reckless” attempt to endanger lives.

The device was discovered following a number of telephone warnings on Wednesday July 25.

Army bomb disposal experts at the scene conducted a controlled explosion on the device found in the RUC police station in Lurgan. However the area around the front of the RUC station remained cordoned off as the security operation continued on Wednesday afternoon.

It is believed the bomb may have been thrown at the station, in the town's North Street, in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Superintendent Ian Chapman commander for the Craigavon unit area said: “This was a reckless attack and aimed at the men and omen under my command. It was carried out by terrorists whose reckless act endangered more the lives of anyone passing by more than any police officer. I appeal to the community for their help in bringing those responsible to justice.” (AMcE)