3 April 2026
SDLP Policing Board member Colin McGrath MLA has said there can be no justification for the recent hijacking of a delivery driver and attack on Lurgan Police Station.
The Irish News has reported that the 'New IRA' have claimed responsibility.
South Down MLA Colin McGrath said:
“There can be no justification for forcing a delivery driver to carry an explosive device to a police station, putting lives at risk. Nobody should be subjected to this while trying to do their job and this incident evokes some of the worst memories of our past.
“This group has no support and nothing to offer people in the North. We are constantly reminded of the futility of this kind of violence and I would ask these people to get off the backs of their community, leave the stage and let people live in peace.”