Suspicious object discovered in Coalisland sparking security alert

Police are at the scene.

Police are at the scene of a security alert in Coalisland in Co Tyrone.

It follows the discovery of a suspicious object in the Maplebrook Court area on Tuesday afternoon.

A spokesperson for the PSNI said motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative main routes for their journey.

There are no further details at the moment.

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