Officers injured in bomb attack
16 September <a href="http://www.jordanheelsforwomencheap.org"><strong>jordan heels for women online </strong></a> 2011 Last updated at 08:48 ET Police officers injured as bomb thrown in Newtownabbey Two police officers have been injured after a bomb was thrown at them as they responded to an alarm call at business premises in Newtownabbey, County Antrim. The incident happened near Toys R Us on the Mill Road at about 00:20 BST. The police officers' injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. PSNI Chief Inspector Derek McCamley described the attack as "despicable" and said it was "fortunate that no-one was more seriously hurt". He said the device was thrown and exploded as the police approached the building with two members of staff from Toys R Us. "We have launched a full investigation and will carry out an examination of the scene," he said. "There has been some speculation about who is behind this attack however it is much too early to say, we will follow all possible lines of enquiry. "I have spoken with my officers this morning and have been struck by their steadfast determination to continue providing the personal, professional and protective service the community want and deserve. "Those behind this attack are cowardly individuals who only seek to bring devastation and harm to their own community. "We will not be deterred from our job of keeping the community safe." The two Toys R US staff members were treated for shock. People living close to the scene of the attack had reported hearing a loud bang, but said they thought it was fireworks. Brutality Earlier, DUP MLA Paul Girvan said he believed the call-out was an attempt to lure police to the scene. "This does appear to be a tactic that is used by dissident republicans to bring police attention into the area and used as an opportunity to attack security forces," he added. "I would have to condemn it and implore anyone who has information to volunteer that to the PSNI." Mr <a href="http://www.jordanheelsforwomencheap.org"><strong>jordan heels for women</strong></a> Girvan said the situation "could have been a lot worse". "We are thankful the injuries are not more serious," he added. The mayor of Newtownabbey, Billy Webb, said he was "absolutely appalled at the brutality" of the incident. "We owe the police massive gratitude for the courage they show in their work and they should be allowed to go about their vital work without fear of attacks like this," he added. Sinn Fein councillor Gerry O'Reilly said people were "shocked and surprised" at the attack.
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