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Man charged in connection with Lurgan police station attack

A white Audi car parked inside a police station with licence plate covered by brown paper
The delivery driver of the white Audi was hijacked at gunpoint

A 47-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences, including attempted murder, in relation to an attempted car bomb attack on Lurgan PSNI station.

The PSNI said on Monday a "crude but viable" bomb was driven into Lurgan police station.

The device failed to explode.

Three people were arrested yesterday by police investigating the incident.

This evening, the PSNI said they had charged a man with attempted murder, attempting to cause an explosion, hijacking and possession of explosives with intent to endanger life or damage property.

He is due to appear at Craigavon Magistrates' Court tomorrow.

Earlier this week, a 39-year-old woman was arrested in relation to the same incident and charged with obstructing police.

She was released unconditionally in respect of perverting the course of justice and assisting an offender.