05/07/2016

Call For People In Strabane To Be More Vigilant After Device Left Near Courthouse

Police have issued a warning to people living in Strabane, Co Tyrone, to be more vigilant after reports of a device left near the courthouse in the town.

The item was found on Saturday, 02 July.

Police have carried out extensive searched, however nothing untoward was found.

Their enquiries are ongoing.

A spokesperson from the PSNI said: "Anyone who comes across anything suspicious should report it to police immediately by calling 101."

(CD/MH)

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