25/11/2019

Homes Evacuated In Newry Security Alert

A number of homes have been evacuated during a security alert in Newry.

A police cordon was established in Violet Hill Avenue following a report of a suspicious object in the area at around 3.45pm on Sunday 24 November.

A small number of homes were evacuated and the cordon erected, covering the junction of College Gardens.

No main roads were closed.

PSNI Inspector Ryan Moore said: "I want to thank the community for their patience as we work to make the area safe."



(JG/CM)

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