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BreakingNews.ie
09-08-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Man arrested following controlled explosions of viable devices in Tyrone
A man has been arrested after controlled explosions of viable devices were carried out in a residential area in Co Tyrone. Homes were evacuated overnight after a suspicious object was found in the Oakfield Gardens area of Moy on Friday afternoon. Advertisement A local sports club was used as a rest centre and people were advised to avoid the area while the police operation was being carried out. On Saturday afternoon, police said there was no further risk to the public. Detective Sergeant Dougherty said police received a report of a suspicious object at a residential property shortly before 4.40pm on Friday. 'Officers attended the scene, and a public safety operation commenced,' he said. Advertisement 'Cordons were put in place and a number of local residents had to be evacuated from their homes overnight. 'Ammunition technical officers determined that there were a number of viable devices in the property and carried out controlled explosions, before residents were able to return to their homes on Saturday morning. 'There is no further risk to the public, but officers remain in the area this morning as part of our ongoing investigation. 'This was an extremely distressing experience for residents, and we understand the impact of the disruption faced. Advertisement 'We are grateful for their support and cooperation as we worked to keep everyone safe. 'One man, aged in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances. 'He remains in custody at this time, assisting with inquiries. 'A number of items have been taken away for further examination and as inquiries are ongoing, we appeal to anyone with any information to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 1138 of 8/8/25.' Advertisement
BBC News
08-08-2025
- BBC News
Moy: Roads closed and properties evacuated over suspicious object
A number of roads have been closed and properties evacuated in Moy, County Tyrone, after the discovery of a suspicious Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said officers are at the scene on Oakfield Gardens after the object was Gardens is closed from the junction with Killyman Street, while Oakfield Close and Oakfield Drive are also PSNI have asked that the public avoid the area.
BBC News
30-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Newtownards: Suspicious object found during security alert
A suspicious object has been taken for forensic examination after a security alert in Newtownards, County 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. A man in his 40s was arrested during the search Street has now reopened and residents who were evacuated from an apartment block are able to return to their homes.
BBC News
22-05-2025
- BBC News
Dundonald Ice Bowl evacuated after reports of 'suspicious object'
Dundonald International Ice Bowl has been evacuated following reports of a suspicious and emergency services are currently at the leisure complex on the Old Dundonald Road in on social media, East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson said a 200-meter cordon is in Police Service of Northern Ireland has advised members of the public to avoid the area. The Ice Bowl opened in 1986 and has more than 500,000 visitors a centre is undergoing a multi-million pound construction, the existing ice bowl has remained open for business with full access to all redeveloped complex is expected to open next will be able to enjoy an Olympic-sized ice rink, 24-lane bowling alley, 100-station gym, community rooms, restaurant and coffee shop.
