Man charged over failed car bomb attack on Lurgan police station

A man has been charged with attempted murder following a failed car bomb attack on Lurgan Police station in County Armagh.

A delivery driver was forced at gunpoint to transport a 'crude but viable' device there in March, which failed to detonate.

A controlled explosion was later carried out by army bomb experts.

The dissident republican group the New IRA claimed responsibility for the incident.

A PSNI statement said, “ Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Serious Crime Branch, investigating the recent attack on Lurgan police station, have charged a 48 year old man with attempted murder, attempting to cause an explosion, hijacking and possession of explosives with intent to endanger life or damage property.”

“He is due to appear at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court on Friday 8th May.”

“As is normal procedure all charges are reviewed by the PPS.”