Two ongoing security alerts in NI

PSNI
Author: Chelsie KealeyPublished 30th Nov 2022

Two security alerts are happening across Northern Ireland.

In County Armagh police have asked pedestrians to avoid Meadow Lane, due to the discovery of a suspicious object in the area discovered this afternoon (Wednesday).

However, no roads have been closed

Inspector Mills said: “Police are working to clear the area at this time. I appreciate this will cause some disruption for those impacted, however keeping people safe is paramount and we will not take any risks. I want to thank those who may be affected as we continue our work to clear the area. I would stress to the public to avoid the area. ”

Meanwhile in County Fermanagh Police have closed a number of roads following a report of a suspicious object left in the Crom Road area of Newtownbutler.

The Crom Road is closed between its junctions with The Kids Road and Landbrock Road.

The Bun Road is also closed at its junction with Lehinch Road and the Drumcru Road at its junction with High Street in Newtownbutler village.

Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

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