The device exploded in the early hours of the morning and those responsible had absolutely no way of knowing that there would not have been people in the area at that time. Quite clearly, they didn’t care.
It is not that long ago that Derry City was celebrating it’s successful bid and selection as the UK City of Culture 2013. I understand that plans are well under way to make it a year to remember for all the right reasons, putting the City and Northern Ireland, well and truly on the map.
I join with the local politicians, community representatives and business leaders to totally condemn those who were responsible.
In 2013, Northern Ireland will also host the World Police and Fire Games. The Police Service of Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and Northern Ireland Prison Service will host approximately 10 000 Law Enforcement Officers and Fire-fighters from around the world who will compete in a wide variety of sporting events. It will be the biggest sporting event Northern Ireland will ever have seen.
In the current economic climate this is another fantastic opportunity to demonstrate what Northern Ireland has to offer. It is also an opportunity to showcase this beautiful part of the world as a place that warmly welcomes visitors from near and far, and an opportunity to attract much needed income and investment to support the local economy. These are things which all right thinking people want and those responsible for the recent attack clearly fail to grasp or choose to ignore.
As your Police Service we will continue to do everything we can to prevent, frustrate and detect the small minority who continue to carry out acts of terror.
As a community I would again call for your full support in doing so.
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