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Man charged after explosion at Dunmurry police station
A 66-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and other offences after an explosion outside Dunmurry Police Station. The attack involved hijacking a delivery driver’s car fitted with a gas cylinder, and the suspect was arrested on April 28; he is due to appear in court, with the Public Prosecution Service reviewing all charges.
Why It Matters
The incident raises security concerns in Northern Ireland and underscores ongoing law enforcement actions against dissident republican violence.
Timeline
5 Events
Expected court appearance
May 1, 2026
The man is expected to appear before Lisburn Magistrates' Court on Saturday, May 2, 2026; all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
Full list of charges announced
April 28, 2026
The full list of charges against the 66-year-old includes attempted murder, possessing explosives with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property, and causing an explosion likely to endanger life or cause serious injury to property. He has also been charged with possession of articles for use in terrorism and hijacking.
66-year-old man arrested under Terrorism Act
April 28, 2026
The 66-year-old man was arrested under the Terrorism Act in the Dunmurry area.
Delivery driver's car hijacked and bomb exploded near Dunmurry Police Station
April 25, 2026
Shortly after 22:50 BST on Saturday, a delivery driver's car was hijacked in Twinbrook, west Belfast. The vehicle was fitted with a gas cylinder device and driven to the Dunmurry Police Station; the bomb exploded in a built-up area near family homes. Officers evacuated residents, including two babies, to safety.
Earlier Lurgan police station incident referenced
April 2026
The article states the Dunmurry attack came just weeks after a similar incident at Lurgan police station, where a bomb was involved and a controlled explosion was carried out.