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BBC News
3 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Newtownards: Man charged following security alert
A 42-year-old man has been charged following a security alert in Newtownards on man has been charged with a threatening communications offence and possessing explosives with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to is due to appear at Downpatrick Magistrates' Court on Monday 2 object, which is believed to be viable, was found during a search of residential premises in the Mill Street area shortly after 13:45 BST on Friday.
BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Londonderry school closed due to ongoing security alert
A Londonderry primary school has closed due to a security alert in the Waterside area of the received a report at about 10:15 BST on Wednesday that a suspicious package had been found on the Limavady Road.A public safety operation is under way, with cordons in place in the area of Heron Way and Nelson Drive, however no one has been asked to leave their homes and roads remain open.A Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) spokeswoman said nearby Ebrington Primary School and Nursery made the precautionary decision to close for the remainder of the day. PSNI Ch Insp Cherith Craig said police understood the level of disruption the alert is causing."But I want to reassure everyone we are working our way through this situation as quickly as possible and appreciate the co-operation and patience from the school community and the public as we do so," the senior officer added.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Belfast school closed due to ongoing security alert
A school in south Belfast has been closed due to an ongoing security alert. The security alert is taking place in the Benmore area of Finaghy, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said. In a statement, Finaghy Primary said it was closed on the advice of police due to "unforeseen circumstances". Cordons are in place and police have advised the public to avoid the area.
Irish Times
16-05-2025
- Irish Times
Belfast primary school shut amid security alert
A primary school in south Belfast has been closed due to an ongoing security alert. Finaghy Primary School remains closed this morning on the advice of the PSNI which has declared a security alert in the area. The PSNI has also cordoned off parts of the nearby Benmore area of Finaghy, and asked for people to avoid the area. In a statement, Finaghy Primary said it was closed on the advice of police. 'Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control the school will be closed today, Friday 16th May. READ MORE 'This is on the advice of PSNI. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. Updates will be issued in due course.' The PSNI said: 'The public are advised to avoid the Benmore Place area in south Belfast due to a security alert. 'Cordons are in place and a further update will be issued in due course.'
BBC News
16-05-2025
- BBC News
Belfast: Finaghy Primary closed due to ongoing security alert
A school in south Belfast has been closed due to an ongoing security security alert is taking place in the Benmore area of Finaghy, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) a statement, Finaghy Primary said it was closed on the advice of police due to "unforeseen circumstances".Cordons are in place and police have advised the public to avoid the area.
