01/12/2014
Police Warn Of Terror Christmas Threat
Police in Northern Ireland have said there is a "strong possibility" that dissident republicans would carry out an attack leading up to the Christmas holidays.
In a statement, they added that they would work to keep communities safe across Northern Ireland.
Assistant Chief Constable for Crime Operations, Will Kerr, said: "We want people to have an enjoyable time but we believe there is a strong possibility that terrorist groups are planning to try and disrupt the Christmas period by engaging in a range of attacks.
"These attacks may take the form of incidents seen last year such as the firebomb attack in Belfast's Cornmarket, the car bomb at Victoria Square and the explosive device in a holdall at Cathedral Quarter.
"There has been a recent upsurge in terrorist activity with attacks in north Belfast, Londonderry and Strabane. We are issuing a strong warning but we don't want people to be scared. We want them to be vigilant, to work with us and to be patient whenever we have to deploy tactics such as checkpoints to frustrate terrorists and keep people safe."
Speaking to the media today, he added: "As we approach the festive season, we will be continuing with an enhanced policing profile across Northern Ireland to provide safety and reassurance to everyone but we also need your help and support.
"I would ask the public to remain vigilant at all times. If you witness anyone acting in a suspicious manner or see any suspicious-looking objects, please report it to police immediately.
"We continue to engage with our partners within the business community in Belfast and across Northern Ireland to ensure that the balance of how we police this threat is right."
ACC Kerr added that the public should expect "some disruption" as officers carry out their responsibilities, and asked for full cooperation to ensure public safety remains top priority.
(JP)
In a statement, they added that they would work to keep communities safe across Northern Ireland.
Assistant Chief Constable for Crime Operations, Will Kerr, said: "We want people to have an enjoyable time but we believe there is a strong possibility that terrorist groups are planning to try and disrupt the Christmas period by engaging in a range of attacks.
"These attacks may take the form of incidents seen last year such as the firebomb attack in Belfast's Cornmarket, the car bomb at Victoria Square and the explosive device in a holdall at Cathedral Quarter.
"There has been a recent upsurge in terrorist activity with attacks in north Belfast, Londonderry and Strabane. We are issuing a strong warning but we don't want people to be scared. We want them to be vigilant, to work with us and to be patient whenever we have to deploy tactics such as checkpoints to frustrate terrorists and keep people safe."
Speaking to the media today, he added: "As we approach the festive season, we will be continuing with an enhanced policing profile across Northern Ireland to provide safety and reassurance to everyone but we also need your help and support.
"I would ask the public to remain vigilant at all times. If you witness anyone acting in a suspicious manner or see any suspicious-looking objects, please report it to police immediately.
"We continue to engage with our partners within the business community in Belfast and across Northern Ireland to ensure that the balance of how we police this threat is right."
ACC Kerr added that the public should expect "some disruption" as officers carry out their responsibilities, and asked for full cooperation to ensure public safety remains top priority.
(JP)
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