A police officer has been injured after a device was thrown at him and a number of colleagues as they responded to an alarm call at business premises in Newtownabbey, County Antrim.The attack happened near Toys R Us on the Mill Road at about 00:30 BST.The police officer's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.DUP MLA Paul Girvan said he belived the call-out was an attempt to lure police to the scene."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," he added."I would have to condemn it and implore on anyone who has information to volunteer that to the PSNI."Mr Girvan said the situation "could have been a lot worse"."We are thankful the injuries are not more serious," he added.Two members of staff who also attended the alarm call were treated for shock.People living close to the scene of the attack reported hearing a loud bang, but said they thought it was fireworks. From / BBC
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