Derry policing partnership chair Sandra Duffy says pipe-bombing flies in face of community spirit

The Chair of the Derry and Strabane Policing and Community Safety Partnership, Councillor Sandra Duffy, has said this morning's pipe-bombing in Derry stood in stark contrast to the community spirit shown during the COVID-19 emergency.
By Kevin Mullan
Published 9th Jun 2020, 13:40 BST
Updated 9th Jun 2020, 13:42 BST
Sandra Duffy.Sandra Duffy.
Sandra Duffy.

Colr. Duffy, speaking after a bomb was exploded in Lincoln Court, said: "Attacks like these are not acceptable in our society and must be condemned by all. The people of this city are shocked and disgusted that these types of attacks are continuing.

"This violence stands in stark contrast to the great community spirit shown by people across this city and district who protected our elderly and most vulnerable residents during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic."

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The device exploded in a rear garden at around 1 a.m. this morning.

"There is absolutely no justification for these actions. It is clear that the criminals responsible for this have absolutely no concern for people living in the Lincoln Court area. Their only aim is to try to exert some sort of coercive control over the people living here.

"My thoughts are with those affected by this attack. I would urge anyone with information on this pipe bomb attack to contact the PSNI or Crimestoppers immediately," said the local P&CSP chair.