Car used in Lisnaskea PSNI attack found near Swanlinbar

Seamus Enright

An Garda Siochana are assisting the PSNI after the car suspected of transporting those involved in firing shots at Lisnaskea PSNI barracks on Monday, December 23 last, was found burned out south of the border.
The torched vehicle was discovered in the Mullen area of Swanlinbar a short time after the shooting occurred in the Co Fermanagh town shortly after 8pm.
No injuries were reported and investigations are continuing. However, politicians have been quick to condemn the incident.
The Stormont Executive tweeted the reaction of Justice Minister David Ford: “Those who tried to kill police officers in Lisnaskea are to be condemned. They have nothing positive to offer”.

Deplorable
Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore said the incident was a “deplorable attack by terrorists”.
“The PSNI is our partner in the fight against terrorism and the gardaí will be making determined efforts to bring the perpetrators of this vile attack to justice, together with the PSNI,” he said.
“People in our communities know this is wrong and believe that an attack on one of us is an attack on all who support peace and the rule of law.
“Our best response is to support our police services and to make sure that democratic politics works for the good of all our communities.”

Investigating
Gardaí are investigating both how the vehicle came to be burned out on the Cavan side of the border and the movements of the occupants.
The PSNI are leading the investigation and are asking anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area or anyone who has any information to contact detectives in Enniskillen on 0845 600 8000.