Blair slams actions of dissident republicans

Prime Minister Tony Blair tonight accused dissident republicans who attempted to murder two police officers of attacking the future of Northern Ireland.

Blair slams actions of dissident republicans
Wed, 17 Jul, 2002 - 19:13

Prime Minister Tony Blair tonight accused dissident republicans who attempted to murder two police officers of attacking the future of Northern Ireland.

His comments came as the Real IRA said it was behind a bomb attack on a police vehicle in Downpatrick, Co Down.

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