Explaining their decision to move to Belfast, Dr Gary Kennedy, an experienced quantitative analyst and co-founder of Clarus, said: “We looked at other locations in the United States of America and Republic of Ireland for our new R&D centre but the business environment in Northern Ireland, the strength of the talent pool here, the proximity to Queen’s University and the support from Invest NI made Belfast the best option for us”.
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Mr Kelly said that an off-duty police officer was called to the Linden Gardens area on Thursday and examined the device before the police and army arrived.
The grenade was hurled from an alleyway in the republican Short Strand area.
This happened yesterday evening in the Short Strand area of Belfast which is still closed to traffic.
The incident happened in the Short Strand area on Friday night. “In contrast to the irresponsible actions of those behind the attack the officers targeted insisted on remaining at the scene to assist in keeping local residents and their colleagues safe”. Supt Bobby Singleton said: “This is the second attempt by terrorists to kill people in Belfast in 48 hours”.
A suspected explosive device has been thrown at a police patrol in east Belfast.
“I will say this clearly, there is no justification, rationale nor support in this community for violent attacks on the police”.
Detective Chief Inspector Richard Campbell said: “Those responsible have no qualms about putting people’s lives at risk and causing disruption to the community”.
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“Disgraceful behaviour like this achieves absolutely nothing and should rightly be condemned by all”.
