Suspicious object prompts evacuation in County Armagh

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

Residents have been evacuated from their homes during a security alert in County Armagh. Emergency services are at the scene following reports of a suspicious object in James Street in Lurgan.

The street has been closed to traffic and pedestrians as the object is being examined. Democratic Unionist Party councillor Peter Haire said the council has opened Lurgan Town Hall for those affected by the evacuation.

Suspicious object prompts evacuation in County Armagh — Image: BBC Northern Ireland

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Residents evacuated from homes during security alertA suspicious object is being examined in James Street in Lurgan.BBC Northern Ireland · 12 Oct, 14:51
Emergency services at scene of ongoing Lurgan security alertBelfast Telegraph · 12 Oct, 13:30

In this story: Lurgan · County Armagh · James Street · Peter Haire · Democratic Unionist Party

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