A security alert in the Culmore Park area of Omagh has now ended.
The alert began last night, following the discovery of a suspicious object in the area.
A number of nearby properties were evacuated and a local Community Centre was opened as a respite centre.
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PSNI statement –
Detectives in Omagh are this morning, Thursday 5th February, continuing with their enquiries following a security alert in the town overnight, which has now ended.
Detective Sergeant Malone said: “Shortly after 10.20pm yesterday evening, Wednesday 4th February, police received a report that a suspicious looking object had been located in the Culmore Road area.
“Cordons were put in place, with a number of nearby properties evacuated.
“Ammunition technical officers attended the scene, and the device was deemed not viable.
“Residents have now been permitted to return to their homes, and all cordons have now been lifted.”
Detective Sergeant Malone continued: “Those responsible for this incident showed a complete disregard for the local community and wider area who were inconvenienced by it.
“I would this morning strongly condemn the significant impact on the community that hoax calls of this nature have for local residents.
“We are continuing this morning with our enquiries in relation to the incident, and I would appeal to anyone with any information to contact us via 101, quoting reference number 1568 04/02/26.”
You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/
