09/05/2016

Man Charged With Attempted Murder

A 35-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a bomb was left under a married police couple's car in Co L'Derry last year.

A device was discovered under the vehicle in Glenrandel in Eglinton on 18 June.

The suspect has been charged with attempted murder and possession of explosives with intent to endanger life.

The PSNI said it was a "clear attempt" to kill.

The suspect is due to appear at Londonderry Magistrates' Court today, 09 May.

(CD)

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