A 66-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a car bomb explosion at a police station in Belfast.

The suspect was arrested under the Terrorism Act on Tuesday, April 28, in the Dunmurry area of Belfast, according to police.

The explosion occurred outside the Dunmurry police station, prompting a terrorism investigation by local authorities. The incident has been linked by police to dissident republican activity.

The arrest was made in the same area where the police station is located. The suspect remains in custody as the investigation continues.

Police have not released additional details about the extent of damage caused by the explosion or whether there were any injuries. The Terrorism Act arrest indicates authorities are treating the incident as a serious security threat in Northern Ireland.