Security alert in Lurgan leads to road closure

Police are attending a security alert in Lurgan this evening.
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Edward St has been closed in both directions following the discovery of a suspicious object.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police are currently in attendance at a security alert at Edward Street in Lurgan following the discovery of a suspicious object at premises in the area.

“Edward Street has been closed in both directions and local diversions are in place while the object is examined.

Edward St Lurgan. Photo courtesy of Google.Edward St Lurgan. Photo courtesy of Google.
Edward St Lurgan. Photo courtesy of Google.

“There are no further details at present.”

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