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Police officer shot in north Belfast | Police officer shot in north Belfast |
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A police officer has been shot on the Crumlin Road in north Belfast. | A police officer has been shot on the Crumlin Road in north Belfast. |
It is understood they were hit once in the arm after a number of shots were fired from a car. One person has been arrested. | |
The incident happened close to a petrol station at about 19:30 GMT. The officer is in a stable condition in hospital. | The incident happened close to a petrol station at about 19:30 GMT. The officer is in a stable condition in hospital. |
Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire and the NI Justice Minister Claire Sugden have described the attack as "sickening". | |
Police say the Crumlin Road is closed as they investigate the shooting. It is expected to remain sealed off on Monday morning. | |
Mr Brokenshire said in a tweet that he had spoken to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) chief constable George Hamilton and had been briefed about the "active investigation" into the attack. | |
He added that his personal thoughts "were for the injured officer and appreciation of all PSNI officers who put themselves in harm's way to keep us safe". | He added that his personal thoughts "were for the injured officer and appreciation of all PSNI officers who put themselves in harm's way to keep us safe". |
Mr Hamilton tweeted that "brave officers" had been "attacked by faceless people with gunfire". | |
Mark Lindsay, chairman of the Police Federation for Northern Ireland, said it was "an appalling act". | Mark Lindsay, chairman of the Police Federation for Northern Ireland, said it was "an appalling act". |
"This attack on the life of an officer is a stark reminder of the determination on the part of terrorists to murder and maim police officers," he said. | "This attack on the life of an officer is a stark reminder of the determination on the part of terrorists to murder and maim police officers," he said. |
"They believe that by causing great grief to a family they are somehow advancing their warped and outdated plan. The wider community will be outraged by this attack on one of their police officers. | "They believe that by causing great grief to a family they are somehow advancing their warped and outdated plan. The wider community will be outraged by this attack on one of their police officers. |
'Deeply disturbing' | 'Deeply disturbing' |
"The police serve the entire community and wounding one individual is an attack on the entire community. | "The police serve the entire community and wounding one individual is an attack on the entire community. |
"This attempted murder underlines the fragility of our peace." | "This attempted murder underlines the fragility of our peace." |
DUP leader Arlene Foster condemned the shooting and said it was "the work of cowards". Her colleague, North Belfast MP Nigel Dodds, said it was "deeply disturbing". | DUP leader Arlene Foster condemned the shooting and said it was "the work of cowards". Her colleague, North Belfast MP Nigel Dodds, said it was "deeply disturbing". |
Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly said those responsible had "absolutely nothing to offer society and need to call a halt to these activities immediately". | Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly said those responsible had "absolutely nothing to offer society and need to call a halt to these activities immediately". |
The Social Democratic and Labour Party's Nichola Mallon said those involved in the attack were "calculating criminals intent on destabilising a community which continues to make strides toward reconciliation". | The Social Democratic and Labour Party's Nichola Mallon said those involved in the attack were "calculating criminals intent on destabilising a community which continues to make strides toward reconciliation". |
Alliance Leader Naomi Long said she believed they "intended to kill" and that "using guns in a residential area shows a callous disregard for the entire community". | Alliance Leader Naomi Long said she believed they "intended to kill" and that "using guns in a residential area shows a callous disregard for the entire community". |
Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt said his thoughts were with the officer for "a full recovery". | |
"We must find a way to end this," he added. | |
The leader of the Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV), Jim Allister, said the incident was a "reminder of the wickedness and criminality of all terrorism". | The leader of the Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV), Jim Allister, said the incident was a "reminder of the wickedness and criminality of all terrorism". |