LIVE updates as bomb found under car of serving police officer in Dungiven

A device has been placed under the car of a serving female police officer in Co Derry, it has emerged.

MLA Cara Hunter has condemned the attempted attack on the PSNI officer which was discovered on Monday in the Dungiven area.

Details on what has occurred are just emerging on Tuesday afternoon and a security alert is ongoing in the area.

Ms Hunter, an SDLP MLA, said that no one should “live in fear” while they are trying to do their work and that police officers protect and keep communities safe every day.

She said: “I fully condemn the attack of a serving police officer in Dungiven yesterday with a device left on their car.

“No one should have to live in fear of going to work.

“Our officers protect our communities everyday and keep them safe.”

She added: “My thoughts are with the officer and their families.”

In a statement, First Minister Arlene Foster said: “I have spoken to the police officer who was targeted by terrorists last night in County Londonderry. I wanted to convey our support and utter condemnation of those who sought to harm her & her family. Reckless and futile. We salute her bravery and long service to our community.

“There will be political disagreements, but Northern Ireland must keep moving forward. We will not be dragged back to bombs & bullets.”

The security alert is ongoing and people are asked to avoid the area. We have contacted the PSNI for a comment.

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