Northern Ireland – Terror Threat

Dissident republicans are planning a Christmas terror blitz in Northern Ireland, a senior police commander has warned. Officers were ramping up security levels in a bid to thwart violent attacks. “At this stage we know, we believe it is a strong possibility, that a number of those groups are intent on carrying out attacks across Northern Ireland. That is why we are putting put this public appeal for patience, for vigilance, for information and support over the Christmas period.”