Police in west Belfast are at the scene of an overnight attack on officers. The incident happened in the Milltown Row area shortly after 2 o'clock on Wednesday December 4th morning. Officers were in the Falls Road area on a routine patrol when their land rover was struck with a suspected grenade.
Chief Superintendent Jonathan Roberts said: "A loud bang was then heard and the police car made its way to a place of safety.
"Thankfully none of the officers inside the vehicle were injured and no damage was noted to the car."
A police operation was immediately put into place to ensure the safety of residents in the area.
The remnants of the suspected grenade have been taken away for forensic testing.
The Continuity IRA has claimed responsibility for the grenade attack on police in west Belfast.
Chief Superintendent Jonathan Roberts said: "A loud bang was then heard and the police car made its way to a place of safety.
"Thankfully none of the officers inside the vehicle were injured and no damage was noted to the car."
A police operation was immediately put into place to ensure the safety of residents in the area.
The remnants of the suspected grenade have been taken away for forensic testing.
The Continuity IRA has claimed responsibility for the grenade attack on police in west Belfast.
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