Kent Police was called at 11.22am on Sunday 30 October 2022 to a Home
Office immigration premises at The Viaduct in Dover.
Officers established that two to three incendiary devices had been thrown
outside and into the premises by a single suspect who arrived at the scene
in a car. Two people have reported minor injuries from inside the property.
The suspect was identified, and very quickly located at a nearby petrol
station, and confirmed deceased.
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit attended the location to ensure there
were no further threats. A further device was found and confirmed safe
within the suspect’s vehicle.
The site remained open, however around during the initial phase of the
police investigation.
Enquiries into the incident remain ongoing by Kent detectives.
Office immigration premises at The Viaduct in Dover.
Officers established that two to three incendiary devices had been thrown
outside and into the premises by a single suspect who arrived at the scene
in a car. Two people have reported minor injuries from inside the property.
The suspect was identified, and very quickly located at a nearby petrol
station, and confirmed deceased.
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit attended the location to ensure there
were no further threats. A further device was found and confirmed safe
within the suspect’s vehicle.
The site remained open, however around during the initial phase of the
police investigation.
Enquiries into the incident remain ongoing by Kent detectives.
