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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-27T22:07:14.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "bomb attack in Dunmurry on Saturday evening",
    "Kemi Badenoch issues last-ditch plea to protect British veterans from Keir Starmer's 'obsession'",
    "Car bomb explodes outside Belfast police station in suspected 'New IRA' attack",
    "‘National disgrace!’ Keir Starmer accused of driving British Army veterans to brink of suicide",
    "The GB News Editorial Charter"
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nPolice have released footage showing the moment an officer cheated death after a car bomb exploded just metres from him.\n\nThe video, released by the Police in Northern Ireland, shows an officer walking towards a white car before a loud bang is heard and a vehicle bursts into flames.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe officer turned and escaped the scene, appearing unharmed.\n\nPolice in Northern Ireland have launched an attempted murder investigation following the bomb attack in Dunmurry on Saturday evening, marking the second such incident in less than four weeks.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe explosion occurred in Dunmurry, southwest of Belfast, outside a police station late on Saturday night, with reports of a loud band at around 11.30pm.\n\nThe PSNI's Terrorist Investigation Unit is leading the inquiry into what officers have described as a \"deliberate, reckless and stupid attack\" that put numerous lives at risk.\n\nSenior police officials condemned the bombing, with Chief Constable Jon Boutcher saying it would \"achieve absolutely nothing but unify condemnation by everyone, and the arrest and prosecution of those responsible\".\n\nThe investigation remains in its early stages, though authorities have vowed the attack will not deter the force from protecting communities across Northern Ireland.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThose responsible for the attack allegedly forced an innocent delivery driver to transport an explosive device, which was then placed in a residential neighbourhood.\n\nPolice footage released yesterday shows officers putting themselves directly in danger as they rushed to evacuate homes while the bomb exploded.\n\nAmong those rescued from the area were two young babies, who were brought to the safety of a police station by officers who entered residents' homes during the unfolding emergency.\n\nThe Chief Constable emphasised that the perpetrators showed \"complete disregard\" for human life by targeting a populated area, describing their actions as demonstrating utter recklessness.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:\n\n\n\n\n  * Kemi Badenoch issues last-ditch plea to protect British veterans from Keir Starmer's 'obsession'\n  * Car bomb explodes outside Belfast police station in suspected 'New IRA' attack\n  * ‘National disgrace!’ Keir Starmer accused of driving British Army veterans to brink of suicide\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nChief Constable Boutcher branded those behind the attack as \"mindless idiots\" and \"mindless thugs\" who believe such violence is acceptable.\n\nHe said: \"This was not just an attack aimed at our incredible police officers and staff, this was an attack against everybody in society.\"\n\nOfficers paid tribute to colleagues who responded to the incident, acknowledging their exceptional bravery and professionalism in confronting the threat.\n\nChief Constable Boutcher said: \"I want to acknowledge, especially the courage and professionalism of those officers, who responded so quickly and so professionally, to this cowardly attack, and undoubtedly saved lives.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe police official described the responding officers as having \"rushed towards danger\" to protect local residents.\n\nFirst Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly joined police and the Chair of the Northern Ireland Policing Board, Brendan Mullan, in publicly denouncing the bombing.\n\nThe PSNI stressed that calling out such reckless violence is a collective responsibility shared by all members of society.\n\nAuthorities issued an urgent plea for anyone with information about those involved to come forward immediately.\n\nChief Constable Boutcher added: \"Please contact us if you know somebody.\n\n\"Even if you think you might know who is responsible, please reach out to the PSNI, before they actually do kill somebody.\"\n\nOfficers pledged to do everything possible to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**\n**\n\n**\n**\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Watch the moment police officer cheats death after car bomb explodes just metres from him"
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