Security alert in Castlederg declared a hoax

A security alert in Castlederg has ended after a suspicious object was declared a hoax.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Jul 2020, 09:39 BST
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The alert began after a number of men forced entry to a house in Millbrook Gardens at around 7.30pm on Tuesday evening.

Police said the intruders held the male occupant to the ground before leaving an object with the appearance of pipe bomb at the property and making off.

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Police and ATO attended and nearby neighbours were evacuated whilst the item was examined and later declared a hoax.

The item has been taken away for further forensic examination and residents have been allowed to return home.

Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact 101 quoting reference number 1875 07/07/20, or to submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.