Security alert outside PSNI station in Omagh

Police at scene of Omagh security alert. Credit: Sara O’Kane, UTV

Police are currently in attendance at a security alert in the Derry Road area of Omagh following a report of a suspicious object in the area.

It is thought a car was hijacked and left outside the police station.

A leisure centre has been opened for those affected.Cordons are in place and a number of homes have been evacuated.

"Members of the public are asked to avoid the area at present.“A further update will be provided in due course,” police said.

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