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Murphy condemns Bessbrook shooting

Published: 1 February, 2010

Sinn Féin MP for Newry/Armagh, Conor Murphy has condemned a gun attack at Bessbrook barracks;

"I understand that a number of shots were fired from Convent Hill at Bessbrook PSNI barracks. No one was injured in the attack.

"The attack seems similar to the recent shooting at Crossmaglen barracks. Similarly this shooting will achieve nothing for the people of South Armagh.

"It was an attempt by a tiny group with no support in this area to make themselves relevant at the expense of the local community.

"Those responsible want to see the British Army back in South Armagh. Our community does not want this. This group will not succeed in dragging us back to the dark days."