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Security alert in Armagh centre Security alert in Armagh centre
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The centre of Armagh has been closed in a security alert.The centre of Armagh has been closed in a security alert.
It follows the discovery of a suspicious object in the Mall area of the city at about 0330 GMT on Monday. It follows the discovery of a suspicious object in the Mall area at about 0330 GMT on Monday.
An Army bomb disposal team is examining the object. The area around Mall East, Mall West, College Hill and the courthouse has been cordoned off.An Army bomb disposal team is examining the object. The area around Mall East, Mall West, College Hill and the courthouse has been cordoned off.
A police spokeswoman said diversions were in place. There are no further details at present. The Royal School remains open but can only be reached by College Hill, through Portadown Road or Tower Hill.