Police In North Say Vehicle In Derry Explosion Last Night Was Hijacked

The car involved in the incident in Derry city overnight was said to be hijacked a short before the blast
They say they received a ten minute warning about the device which was left at the courthouse.
The blast happened on Bishop Street at ten past eight.
Meanwhile, Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said that there is "no place for such acts of terror" .
DUP leader Arlene Foster has also condemned the attack.
Witness Jonny Scanlon says it's shocking:
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