Junior Ministers condemn North Belfast pipe bomb attack

The overnight pipe bomb attack on the North Belfast home of cross-community worker Mary Kelly has been condemned by both Junior Ministers.

Junior Minister Gerry Kelly said: "I strongly condemn those cowardly people who left this pipebomb outside Mary Kelly’s home. It is always distressing when a family home is attacked but it is even more poignant when it is the home of an individual who has worked tirelessly for her community. Mary has worked for the past 30 years, to improve the life experience of her neighbours in the Glandore and Skegoneill area of North Belfast. We send her our support and deep regret that she has had to, yet again, endure such an ordeal.”

Junior Minister Robin Newton: "Those responsible have not only put Mary and her family's life in danger but also her neighbours and the community she serves so well. Unlike Mary, who has a vision for a shared and better future for everyone, these people have nothing to offer us. Both Junior Minister Kelly and I would like to offer our heartfelt support to her and call on anyone who has any information about this attack to contact the PSNI."

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