PSNI say barracks attack was 'premeditated murder'

A massive security operation is underway after two British soldiers were shot dead at a military base in Co. Antrim.

A massive security operation is underway after two British soldiers were shot dead at a military base in Co. Antrim.

The soldiers, who were in their 20's, were taking delivery of a pizza at the Massareene base at approximately 9.30pm last night when gunmen pulled up in a vehicle and opened fire with automatic weapons.

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