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Lisnaskea police station gun attack reported | Lisnaskea police station gun attack reported |
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There are reports of a gun attack on a police station in County Fermanagh. | There are reports of a gun attack on a police station in County Fermanagh. |
Assembly member for the area Arlene Foster said Lisnaskea PSNI station had been attacked by automatic gunfire. | Assembly member for the area Arlene Foster said Lisnaskea PSNI station had been attacked by automatic gunfire. |
Justice Minister David Ford tweeted: "Those who tried to kill police officers in Lisnaskea are to be condemned. They have nothing positive to offer." | Justice Minister David Ford tweeted: "Those who tried to kill police officers in Lisnaskea are to be condemned. They have nothing positive to offer." |
So far, there has been no confirmation of the attack from the PSNI. There are no reports of any injuries. | |
Mrs Foster said the attack happened early on Monday evening and described it as "reckless". | |
The Police Federation, which represents rank-and-file officers, tweeted: "Officers escape death when dissident republicans attack Lisnaskea station with gunfire. Cowardly and futile. Terrorism will never prevail." |