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Martin McCullough

Newtownbutler security alert closes road in Co Fermanagh

The PSNI have issued a warning to motorists after closing a road due to a security alert.

Reports of a suspicious object in the Newtownbutler area of Co Fermanagh were initially made on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 13.

A statement from the PSNI said: "Police are investigating a report that a suspicious object has been left in the Lettergreen Road/Moorlough Road area of Newtownbutler, County Fermanagh."

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Chief Inspector Rory Hoy added: "We received the report earlier today, Wednesday 13 July.

"Local police are implementing a security operation resulting in road closures, including the Moorlough Road (A34) between Newtownbutler and Donagh.

"I am appealing to members of the public to avoid the area at present."

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