Jon Boutcher condemned those who carried out the attack as “cowards” and said dissident republican groups “have no support and nothing to offer”. Mr Boutcher said the incident is “likely to have been a sad attempt to appear relevant ahead of planned dissident Republican parades over Easter”. “It’s been some time since the Chief Constable has come before this board in the aftermath of a dissident Republican attack towards our officers. “These events are a timely reminder that the threat level in Northern Ireland remains at substantial meaning at any time an attack is likely. “Those who attacked Lurgan police station should reflect on those stations being a place of safety for vulnerable people,” he said.

Source: The Herald April 02, 2026 13:12 UTC