Hand grenade sparks rural security alert and evacuations

Police were summoned to a small cul-de-sac in a townland between Lurgan and Dromore today after a potential explosive device was found.
By Adam Kula
Published 14th May 2021, 17:56 BST
Updated 14th May 2021, 18:05 BST
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It unfolded in the Gamblestown Park area, a small street not far from Donaghcloney.

The PSNI said: “Police attended a report of a suspicious object this afternoon (Friday 14th May) and an old, deactivated grenade was removed from the scene.

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“A number of residents who were evacuated from their homes have now returned to their properties.

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“Police would like to thank those impacted for their co-operation.”

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