Officers injured in bomb attack

16 September <a href="http://www.jordanheelsforwomencheap.org"><strong>jordan heels for women online </strong></a> 2011 Last updated at 08:48 ET Police officers injured as bomb thrown in Newtownabbey Two police officers have been injured after a bomb was thrown at them as they responded to an alarm call at business premises in Newtownabbey, County Antrim. The incident happened near Toys R Us on the Mill Road at about 00:20 BST. The police officers' injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. PSNI Chief Inspector Derek McCamley described the attack as &quot;despicable&quot; and said it was &quot;fortunate that no-one was more seriously hurt&quot;. He said the device was thrown and exploded as the police approached the building with two members of staff from Toys R Us. &quot;We have launched a full investigation and will carry out an examination of the scene,&quot; he said. &quot;There has been some speculation about who is behind this attack however it is much too early to say, we will follow all possible lines of enquiry. &quot;I have spoken with my officers this morning and have been struck by their steadfast determination to continue providing the personal, professional and protective service the community want and deserve. &quot;Those behind this attack are cowardly individuals who only seek to bring devastation and harm to their own community. &quot;We will not be deterred from our job of keeping the community safe.&quot; The two Toys R US staff members were treated for shock. People living close to the scene of the attack had reported hearing a loud bang, but said they thought it was fireworks. Brutality Earlier, DUP MLA Paul Girvan said he believed the call-out was an attempt to lure police to the scene. &quot;This does appear to be a tactic that is used by dissident republicans to bring police attention into the area and used as an opportunity to attack security forces,&quot; he added. &quot;I would have to condemn it and implore anyone who has information to volunteer that to the PSNI.&quot; Mr <a href="http://www.jordanheelsforwomencheap.org"><strong>jordan heels for women</strong></a> Girvan said the situation &quot;could have been a lot worse&quot;. &quot;We are thankful the injuries are not more serious,&quot; he added. The mayor of Newtownabbey, Billy Webb, said he was &quot;absolutely appalled at the brutality&quot; of the incident. &quot;We owe the police massive gratitude for the courage they show in their work and they should be allowed to go about their vital work without fear of attacks like this,&quot; he added. Sinn Fein councillor Gerry O'Reilly said people were &quot;shocked and surprised&quot; at the attack.