Security alert

Police attended a security alert in Strabane on Friday night, July 13.

Shortly after 11.20pm a suspicious object was discovered in the Ballycolman Estate area.

A number of homes in the area were evacuated while ATO examined the object. Ballycolman Estate was also closed to traffic for a time. Following examination the object was declared a hoax. Ballycolman Estate was re-opened to traffic shortly before 4.30am.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact police in Strabane on 0845 600 8000.

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