Detectives Revisit Scene Of Dunmurry Police Station Attack As £20,000 Reward Offered

Detectives investigating the Dunmurry Police Station attack have revisited the scene two weeks after the incident. Police are renewing their appeal for information, with Crimestoppers offering a reward of up to £20,000 for details leading to an arrest and conviction.

Detectives Return To Scene Of Dunmurry Police Station Attack

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland have revisited the scene of the Dunmurry Police Station attack as part of their ongoing investigation.

The incident happened on Saturday, 25 April 2026, when a delivery driver was threatened by a masked gunman in the Summerhill area of Twinbrook.

Police said the driver’s vehicle was hijacked and an improvised explosive device was placed inside. The driver was then ordered to drive to Dunmurry Police Station.

At around 11.15pm, the device exploded outside the station.

£20,000 Crimestoppers Reward Offered

A renewed appeal for information is being supported by the independent charity Crimestoppers, which is offering a reward of up to £20,000.

The reward is available for information given directly to Crimestoppers that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Detective Inspector Campbell, from the Police Service’s Terrorism Investigation Unit, said the attack could have caused “utter devastation”.

He said local residents, including two babies, were being moved to safety by officers when the device exploded.

Police Appeal For Information

Officers returned to the area two weeks after the attack to hand out appeal leaflets and speak with pedestrians, drivers and passengers.

Police are urging anyone with information to come forward, even if they believe it may not be important.

People can contact Crimestoppers anonymously online or call 0800 555 111.

You can also find more information from the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

Crimestoppers is independent of the police. Calls are not recorded and there is no caller line display or 1471 facility.

Anyone with information about the Dunmurry Police Station attack is urged to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.