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Hoax device 'used to lure police' Hoax device 'used to lure police'
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A hoax device was used to lure police officers into an area of Craigavon in County Armagh where they were attacked with flagstones and other missiles.A hoax device was used to lure police officers into an area of Craigavon in County Armagh where they were attacked with flagstones and other missiles.
Police said the attack near the Drumbeg and Meadowbrook estates on Saturday was an attempt to injure or kill officers.Police said the attack near the Drumbeg and Meadowbrook estates on Saturday was an attempt to injure or kill officers.
Three police vehicles were damaged and officers fired three baton rounds at rioters during the attack.Three police vehicles were damaged and officers fired three baton rounds at rioters during the attack.
An explosive device was fired at Brownlow police station in the town during a separate incident. Police in Craigavon are also investigating reports that a device was fired at Brownlow police station.
The PSNI said they received reports that the police station was targeted, but not hit, on Saturday evening.
They have advised anyone who comes across any suspicious objects to contact police.
Chief Inspector Jason Murphy, said the attack in the estates on Saturday night was "disgraceful".Chief Inspector Jason Murphy, said the attack in the estates on Saturday night was "disgraceful".
"Missiles, masonry had been thrown at the vehicles and actually individuals approaching the vehicles with iron bars, trying to break the windows with iron bars, and get access to my officers," Mr Murphy said."Missiles, masonry had been thrown at the vehicles and actually individuals approaching the vehicles with iron bars, trying to break the windows with iron bars, and get access to my officers," Mr Murphy said.
"I have got no qualms in saying this was an attempt to kill or injure my officers, no doubt at all.""I have got no qualms in saying this was an attempt to kill or injure my officers, no doubt at all."
The Police Ombudsman has been informed and is investigating the incident where the baton rounds were fired. The Police Ombudsman has been informed and is investigating the incident.
The PSNI said they received reports that the police station was targeted, but not hit, on Saturday evening.
They have advised anyone who comes across any suspicious objects to contact police.
Upper Bann MP David Simpson said: "Whether or not there was a device credible to do damage, it dragged the officers into a riot situation.Upper Bann MP David Simpson said: "Whether or not there was a device credible to do damage, it dragged the officers into a riot situation.
"There could have been serious injury or loss of life.""There could have been serious injury or loss of life."
Pc Stephen Carroll was shot dead by the Continuity IRA in Craigavon last March.Pc Stephen Carroll was shot dead by the Continuity IRA in Craigavon last March.