Luxury hotel in Co Tyrone evacuated during security alert

Staff at the Corick House hotel in Clogher were informed of two suspicious devices having been left in the area on Saturday.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police attended the premises following a report of two suspicious devices being left in the area at approximately 1.50pm.

“A thorough search was carried out and the hotel was temporarily evacuated as a precautionary measure.

“Nothing untoward was found and the hotel was re-opened. We would like to thank the guests and staff for their patience and co-operation while we worked to ensure the area was safe.”

The spokesperson added: “Our enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 942 of 21/01/23.”

In a message on social media, hotel management apologised for the disruption, and added: "Following a security threat, we have followed evacuation procedures as advised by the PSNI."