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24/07/2002
Rodgers condemns attempted train hijacking
SDLP Deputy Leader and MLA for Upper Bann, Brid Rodgers has condemned the attempted hijacking of the Dublin-Belfast Enterprise train at Kilmore outside Lurgan on Wednesday morning.
The incident happened around 9.20am when two masked men, one of whom was carrying a gun, attempted to board the train at Kilmore.
Ms Rodgers said those who carried out this attack had nothing to offer and that the Enterprise service should be a safe for all to use. She added: "I would appeal for anyone with knowledge of this attack to contact the PSNI with information so that those responsible can be brought to justice."
Police say a window of the train had been smashed but the driver was able to complete the journey to Belfast, where he reported the incident.
(MB)
The incident happened around 9.20am when two masked men, one of whom was carrying a gun, attempted to board the train at Kilmore.
Ms Rodgers said those who carried out this attack had nothing to offer and that the Enterprise service should be a safe for all to use. She added: "I would appeal for anyone with knowledge of this attack to contact the PSNI with information so that those responsible can be brought to justice."
Police say a window of the train had been smashed but the driver was able to complete the journey to Belfast, where he reported the incident.
(MB)
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