Suspicious object causes security alert in Maghera

There is a security alert in Maghera following the discovery of a suspicious object.

By Stanley Campbell

Published 17th Aug 2021, 08:57 BST

Updated 17th Aug 2021, 09:34 BST

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Police are asking motorists to avoid the Tirkane Road area of the town. Police and Army Technical Officers are in attendance.

Diversions are in place.

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Police are asking motorists to avoid Tirkane Road, Maghera.

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