Northern Ireland police declare ‘major incident’ as Storm Eowyn approaches

Deputy First Minister for Northern Ireland Emma Little-Pengelly with PSNI ACC Davy Beck and First Minister for Northern Ireland Michelle O’Neill speak to the media at Stormont buildings (Mark Marlow/PA) - (PA Wire)

Police in Northern Ireland have declared a major incident as Storm Eowyn approaches the region.

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have urged people to stay at home where they can and check in on vulnerable people ahead of the severe winds.