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| Lurgan: Homes evacuated in security alert | Lurgan: Homes evacuated in security alert |
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| A number of homes have been evacuated during a security alert in Lurgan, County Armagh. | A number of homes have been evacuated during a security alert in Lurgan, County Armagh. |
| It follows the discovery of a suspicious object in Victoria Street. | It follows the discovery of a suspicious object in Victoria Street. |
| Ch Supt Pauline Shields said: "The alert began after a call was received suggesting a device may have been left in the area. | |
| "Officers are conducting a thorough search to ensure the safety of the public and investigations into an item located earlier are ongoing." | |
| She added: "As this alert continues, we are thankful for the cooperation and support of local people, a number of whom have had to leave their homes." | |
| The road has been closed to traffic and police have warned residents not to touch anything suspicious. |