Timeline of dissident republican activity

The remains of an exploded vehicle are removed from the scene outside the police station in Dunmurry (PA) - (PA Wire)

Dissident republicans are accused of firing the shots aimed at police officers that killed 29-year-old journalist Lyra McKee during disorder in Londonderry on April 18 2019.

The incident is one in a line of sporadic attacks on the security forces over the last 18 years committed by violent extremists opposed to Northern Ireland’s peace process.