Residents evacuated and roads closed amid Co Tyrone security alert

A suspicious object was reported in Moy

Police are at the scene in Oakfield Gardens
Author: Tara GriffithsPublished 9th Aug 2025

Residents remain out of their homes this morning after an overnight security alert in County Tyrone.

They were evacuated and roads closed due to reports of a suspicious object in Oakfield Gardens in Moy.

Police say it will continue today (Saturday) and are asking the public to avoid the area.

A PSNI spokesman said: "We understand the disruption this has caused, especially for those directly impacted.

"A local sports club is being used as a rest centre."

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