Bomb squad at the scene outside police station in Co Armagh (Photo: Kevin Scott/BelfastTelegraph)An object left at a police station in Northern Ireland was a “crude, but viable” explosive device, police have said. PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson provided an update about the attack on Lurgan police station on Monday night. The car was driven to the station, where the driver escaped and bravely ran to security staff telling them that there was a bomb in the car, a horrific and terrible ordeal for him. Bomb squad at the scene outside police station in Co ArmaghNI Justice Minister Naomi Long said: “This is a shameful and dangerous attack that has put lives at risk and caused disruption and upset to the local community. Bomb squad at the scene outside police station in Co Armagh (Photo: Kevin Scott/BelfastTelegraph)Today's news in 90 Seconds - Tuesday, March 31“Cordons are in place, and an evacuation operation is due to get underway.”

Source: Irish Independent March 31, 2026 15:10 UTC