Suspicious object report prompts security alert on Gorticashel Road near Omagh

Police received a report of a suspicious object on the Gorticashel Road

A security alert is underway near Omagh in Co Tyrone after reports of a suspicious object had been left on the Gorticashel Road.

The PSNI received the report on Monday evening.

Cordons are in place and homes have been evacuated as a precaution.

The police are asking the public and motorists to avoid the area.

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