Petrol bombs being thrown at PSNI officers in Kilwilkie area of Lurgan | motorists asked to avoid area | PSNI earlier called to security alert nearby

Police have asked motorists to avoid the Kilwilkie area of Lurgan due to “disorder” this afternoon.
By Gemma Murray
Published 23rd Aug 2020, 14:50 BST
Updated 23rd Aug 2020, 17:06 BST
PressEye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 23rd August 2020 Police and Army Technical Officers in the Tarry Drive area of Lurgan, Co. Armagh, following the discovery of a suspicious device. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEyePressEye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 23rd August 2020 Police and Army Technical Officers in the Tarry Drive area of Lurgan, Co. Armagh, following the discovery of a suspicious device. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye
PressEye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 23rd August 2020 Police and Army Technical Officers in the Tarry Drive area of Lurgan, Co. Armagh, following the discovery of a suspicious device. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon District Commander, Superintendent Wendy Middleton said: “Police are dealing with disorder in the Levin Road area of Kilwilke in Lurgan where a number of petrol bombs have been thrown at officers.

“We would ask that drivers avoid the area at this time.”

Earlier emergency services were called to deal with a security alert in Lurgan.

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PressEye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 23rd August 2020 Police and Army Technical Officers in the Tarry Drive area of Lurgan, Co. Armagh, following the discovery of a suspicious device. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEyePressEye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 23rd August 2020 Police and Army Technical Officers in the Tarry Drive area of Lurgan, Co. Armagh, following the discovery of a suspicious device. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye
PressEye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 23rd August 2020 Police and Army Technical Officers in the Tarry Drive area of Lurgan, Co. Armagh, following the discovery of a suspicious device. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye

A PSNI spokesman said the a suspicious device discovered in the Tarry Drive area of the town this morning (Sunday, 23rd August) has been examined by ATO and declared an elaborate hoax.

Residents who left their homes have now been allowed to return to them.

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon District Commander, Superintendent Wendy Middleton said: “I understand the disruption this incident caused for local residents who had to leave their homes as our officers worked to make the area safe. I want to thank the local community for their understanding and patience.

“I would appeal to anyone with information about this incident to call us on 101, and quote reference number 64 of 23/08/20.”

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You can also submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org

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