'Nothing untoward found' after claims shots fired at Enniskillen Police Station
Police say nothing untoward has been found after reports that shots had been fired at Enniskillen Police Station, along with claims that a suspicious device had been left in the Shore Path area.
Dissident republicans had claimed they fired shots at Enniskillen Police Station and left a device nearby.
A call was made to the Impartial Reporter newspaper in the town by someone claiming to be from the Continuity IRA.
Speaking about the alert, Chief Inspector Robert McGowan said “A thorough search and proactive policing operation was carried out."
“Enquiries are ongoing, and police would advise the local community to be vigilant if they see anything suspicious in the area.
The First Minister Arlene Foster has expressed concern following the alert in her constituency.
"Even if this latest claim turns out to be a hoax it raises concern and causes disruption within Enniskillen," the DUP Leader and Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA said.
"This serves as a reminder of the bravery of our security forces who place themselves in harm’s way to protect us as a community," Mrs Foster added. "It is clear however that there remains those within our community who offer nothing other than violence and the threat of violence in order to advance their warped agenda."
The latest alert comes after a police appeal for vigilance following reports of a device being left in a border area.
Police said their investigations in the Cavan Road and Clones Road areas of Newtownbutler were still continuing.
"The investigation is ongoing to determine the location of any such device but at this stage, the area has been searched and nothing has been found," Chief Inspector Robert McGowan said.
“We would continue to appeal to members of the local community to be vigilant and if they see any suspicious objects in the area, to report it to police on 999.”