Northern Ireland Office
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October 10
12:34
2015
Earlier this moring Ms Villiers said:
This device was intended to cause injury and sought to stop those people who want to secure a career in policing to serve their community and make NI a better place.
It is a potent reminder of the threat the police and public still face from terrorism.
The contemptible actions of those behind this incident are an affront to everyone who wants a peaceful and prosperous Northern Ireland.