Orde: Dissident republicans pose threat

Northern Ireland faces an imminent threat from a group of disorganised but dangerous dissident republican terrorists, Hugh Orde said today.

After his officers put out a warning last night about an increased terrorist threat from hardline republicans opposed to the power-sharing institutions, the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Chief Constable said that while they appear to be concentrating on mounting attacks in the province, he has no doubt that they will target other parts of the UK if they can.