Bomb explodes in Derry

Northern Ireland police report no injuries as City of Culture offices are targeted for the second time A bomb detonated outside the City of Culture office in Derry on Wednesday night, police said. There were no reports of injuries and police have yet to reveal details on the extent of the damage caused. It is the second time that the office has been targeted after a pipe bomb planted by dissident republicans in January caused minor damage to the building. Derry’s successful bid for title of UK City of Culture has secured cross-community support in Northern Ireland. The city’s Shipquay Street was closed off on Wednesday night by officers investigating the blast, which they reported at around 11pm. SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan condemned those responsible for the explosion, saying they ‘have shown complete and utter contempt for the people of Derry’. “Derry is a city with many challenges and with many difficulties. But the City of Culture is one of the opportunities we have,” Durkan said. “It has been strongly supported across our city, not just for the positive ongoing work to make it a memorable and successful year for Derry, but for the legacy that it will create long after 2013 as a springboard for future investment here.” He added: “This callous and dangerous act flies in the face of the efforts made by so many people to improve life here. Thankfully no one has been injured but those graces are no thanks to those who are behind this attack. “They are out to destroy and they don’t care if they injure or kill when they are at it.” Northern Ireland guardian.co.uk

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