20/05/2015

Suspicious Object Sparks Security Alert In Co Tyrone

A suspicious item thrown into a car has sparked a security alert in Co Tyrone.

The object in the vehicle was reported at Innisfree Gardens in Strabane approximately 8.15am on Wednesday.

A number of homes have been evacuated while army bomb disposal experts attend the scene.

(LM)

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