Viable device at Sinn Féin office 'an attack on democracy' says Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has called the discovery of a viable device outside Sinn Féin’s constituency office in Newry as an attack on democracy.

The Newry and Armagh MP who shares the office with MLA, Liz Kimmins was speaking after the police confirmed a viable device was discovered outside the Sinn Féin office.

A view of the Sinn Fein office in the Monaghan Street area of Newry, Northern Ireland, where army bomb experts have made safe and removed a viable explosive device found just before midnight on Sunday. Picture date: Monday October 6, 2025. PA Photo. The premises is used by Newry and Armagh MP Daire Hughes and Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins as a constituency office. Photo credit should read: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

placeholder image — A view of the Sinn Fein office in the Monaghan Street area of Newry, Northern Ireland, where army bomb experts have made safe and removed a viable explosive device found just before midnight on Sunday. Picture date: Monday October 6, 2025. PA Photo. The premises is used by Newry and Armagh MP Daire Hughes and Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins as a constituency office. Photo credit should read: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

"This is a disgraceful and cowardly act designed to endanger lives and cause major disruption," said Mr Hughes.

"To those behind this attack, Sinn Féin will not be intimidated. We will continue to represent the community without fear or hesitation. Our immediate focus is the safety of local residents, our staff, and all who live and work in the area. We are fully supporting the efforts of the police.

"We call on anyone with information to come forward immediately and assist police in bringing those responsible to justice."