Lurgan security alert: PSNI issues update as residents are asked to leave homes
A security alert which resulted in homes in Lurgan being evacuated on Sunday morning has ended.
The incident was in the Shankill Street area of the town.
The security alert began after police received a report at around 4.35am that a suspicious object had been left in the area.
Police and Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) attended the scene and a number of residents were asked to leave their homes.
Cordons were put in place and people urged to avoid the area.
Chief Inspector Tim Flanigan confirmed around 12.30pm on Sunday that the object has been examined and declared as ‘nothing untoward’.
"Residents have been advised they can also return home after they were evacuated as a precautionary measure,” said the chief inspector.
"We appreciate that people experienced disruption as this public safety operation was carried out, and we thank residents for their understanding and patience during this time.
"Our enquiries are ongoing, and we would appeal to anyone with any information to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 303-25/01/26.”
You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/
Earlier, Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart commented: “This is not something we want or need on a Sunday morning.”
Lurgan Town Hall was open for anyone affected by the security alert.