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19/01/2017
Viable Device Found During Security Alert In Co Tyrone
A viable device has been discovered during a security alert in Co Tyrone.
Army bomb disposal experts attended the scene in the Fairmount Park area in Dungannon at around 11am on Wednesday, 18 January.
The device has been taken away for further forensic examination.
A number of residents have returned to their homes after being evacuated during the alert.
The road has been re-opened.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
(CD/JP)
Army bomb disposal experts attended the scene in the Fairmount Park area in Dungannon at around 11am on Wednesday, 18 January.
The device has been taken away for further forensic examination.
A number of residents have returned to their homes after being evacuated during the alert.
The road has been re-opened.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
(CD/JP)
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