Following the news that two military personnel are dead and four other men including two civilians are in a serious condition after an attack on Massereene Army base in Antrim last night, Alliance Youth has condemned the actions of the few who are responsible.

An Alliance Youth spokesperson said: “Although no one so far has claimed responsibility, it is inconceivable that it was carried out by anyone other than dissident republicans. 

“It is important that this attack does not destabilise the political process and the peace settlement that we have. It is essential that the whole community in Northern Ireland comes together and we urge anyone with information about this attack to contact the Police.”