Robinson and McGuinness condemn Strand Road bomb attack

First Minister Peter Robinson and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness have condemned this morning’s bomb attack on the Strand road police station in Londonderry/Derry.

Mr Robinson said: “Today we are thankful that there was no loss of life in Londonderry. This mindless attack was undoubtedly intended to kill PSNI officers and civilians. The perpetrators have nothing to offer society and I reaffirm my determination to ensure that they do not succeed in dragging us back to the past. Using a taxi driver to deliver the device shows the cowardice of those behind the attack and my sympathies are with him and all those targeted.

“I appeal to anyone with information to help the police to ensure that those responsible are caught and brought to justice. As a community we must send out a strong signal that there is no place in society for those who would use the bomb and the bullet.”

Mr McGuinness said: “This is a futile and cynical attempt to try to take us back to conflict and division. We will not allow them to do so. The people clearly support the institutions and we will remain united in our resolve to work together for the greater good.

“Derry is looking to the future and playing a full part in building, an inclusive peaceful society in which progress will be made through dialogue and agreement. This attack offers nothing and it will not break the spirit of the community of Derry or elsewhere.”

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