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Dissident republicans have been blamed for leaving a car containing a 400lb bomb outside the Policing Board's headquarters in Belfast.Dissident republicans have been blamed for leaving a car containing a 400lb bomb outside the Policing Board's headquarters in Belfast.
The device in the car, which earlier on Saturday night had been driven through a barrier by two men who then ran off, partially exploded.The device in the car, which earlier on Saturday night had been driven through a barrier by two men who then ran off, partially exploded.
Meanwhile, three men have been arrested following a gun attack on police officers in Garrison, County Fermanagh.Meanwhile, three men have been arrested following a gun attack on police officers in Garrison, County Fermanagh.
Dissident republicans are also thought to have been behind this attack.Dissident republicans are also thought to have been behind this attack.
Officers returned fire during the incident on Saturday night.Officers returned fire during the incident on Saturday night.
There were no reports of injuries.There were no reports of injuries.
Very clearly these people are trying to undermine the progress that has been made in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Security Minister Paul Goggins More reaction to dissident attacksVery clearly these people are trying to undermine the progress that has been made in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Security Minister Paul Goggins More reaction to dissident attacks
Two of those arrested were detained by the PSNI, while the Irish police arrested a third man in Dooard, Rossinver in County Leitrim on Saturday night.Two of those arrested were detained by the PSNI, while the Irish police arrested a third man in Dooard, Rossinver in County Leitrim on Saturday night.
He is currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.He is currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.
Northern Ireland Security Minister Paul Goggins said those behind the attacks showed reckless and criminal content. Northern Ireland Security Minister Paul Goggins said those behind the attacks showed reckless and criminal intent.
"Very clearly these people are trying to undermine the progress that has been made in Northern Ireland in recent years," he said."Very clearly these people are trying to undermine the progress that has been made in Northern Ireland in recent years," he said.
"When attacks like these happen it brings people together with the strong message that these dissidents will not succeed. ""When attacks like these happen it brings people together with the strong message that these dissidents will not succeed. "
Earlier this month, the Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC) reported that the dissident republican threat in Northern Ireland was at its highest level for almost six years.Earlier this month, the Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC) reported that the dissident republican threat in Northern Ireland was at its highest level for almost six years.
The IMC said the two main dissident republican groups, the Real IRA and the Continuity IRA, were working more closely together to increase the threat posed to security forces.The IMC said the two main dissident republican groups, the Real IRA and the Continuity IRA, were working more closely together to increase the threat posed to security forces.
On 7 March, the Real IRA killed sappers Mark Quinsey, 23, and Patrick Azimkar, 21, at Massereene Army base in Antrim.On 7 March, the Real IRA killed sappers Mark Quinsey, 23, and Patrick Azimkar, 21, at Massereene Army base in Antrim.
Two days later the Continuity IRA shot PSNI Constable Stephen Paul Carroll in Craigavon, County Armagh.Two days later the Continuity IRA shot PSNI Constable Stephen Paul Carroll in Craigavon, County Armagh.
In the period covered by the report, 1 March until 31 August, there have been 11 attempts to kill other PSNI officers in Northern Ireland.In the period covered by the report, 1 March until 31 August, there have been 11 attempts to kill other PSNI officers in Northern Ireland.