Robinson and McGuinness Condemn Lurgan Violence

First Minister Rt Hon Peter D. Robinson MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP MLA have said that they are disgusted and shocked at yesterday's bomb attack in Lurgan which injured three young children and the overnight violence directed at the police.

Mr Robinson said: "Yesterday's bomb attack was designed to maim, injure and kill whoever happened to be close by, including children. There can be no doubt as to just how depraved and evil these criminals are. Attacking young innocent children is callous and shows a complete disregard for the people of Northern Ireland."

"My thoughts are with the parents of the injured children at this time. All right thinking individuals will be absolutely appalled at the recklessness of these actions. Those involved in these attacks need to know that they will not succeed in taking society back.

Mr McGuinness said: "There is no justification whatsoever for yesterday's attack. No cause or belief will be served by attacks on our children. These attacks must stop and stop now, this is not the way forward for any section of our society.

"I would call on anyone with any information whatsoever to contact the authorities and prevent other from being injured or killed."