'To see that happen in front of you for young people is indescribable almost, and I'm sure will have a lasting impact on them.'
“The officer is in a critical but stable condition in hospital. My thoughts are with him, his family and his colleagues.
"This was a callous, cold-blooded and barbaric attempted murder on an off-duty officer. The officer is well known and respected in the area and plays an active role in the community. He is also well-known within policing circles and is highly regarded by his colleagues. "My thoughts, and those of all police officers, are with our colleague and his family. The police ‘family’ is strong and resilient, and we’ll be there for him and his family in this dreadful hour of need."Baroness Nuala O'Loan - "Such an awful crime"
"It's such an awful crime, such an awful crime. This officer was actually making an important contribution to society."And the people who tried to kill him, they knew he would be there, just giving generously.UUP leader Doug Beattie - "I pray he survives"
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