The PSNI are responding with a 'policing strategy that has not been used in years'.
It is thought that the New IRA aim to grab global attention ahead of the visits of Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak.
According to the Chief Constable of the PSNI, Simon Byrne, this is a"policing strategy that has not been used in years".The news of imminent attacks on the PSNI comes fresh off the back of the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in Omagh during February.
Speaking to the pronounced possibility of attacks on police forces this Easter Monday, the former Taoiseach said"I think that news is shocking and I think very worrying. I would condemn any attempts by anybody to injure or attack the PSNI. An attack on the PSNI is an attack on all of us on this island".READ MORE
In April of 2019, similar tactics were deployed by dissident Republicans who used the cover of riots to open fire on the PSNI, events which led to the killing of journalist Lyra McKee.It is highly unusual for police to release intelligence details such as this publicly, however, it is hoped that in doing so and highlighting their preparedness, that the New IRA may be deterred from mounting any violent attacks on officers.
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