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05/09/2017
Security Alert In Fermanagh Ends
A security alert in Fermanagh has now ended.
A number of suspicious items were discovered in Irvinestown on Monday, 04 September.
Pupils were evacuated from St Paul's Primary School on the Lisnarick Road during the alert.
The PSNI have seized the objects which have been taken away for further forensic examination.
Inspector Rory Hoy said: "When it comes to public safety we cannot take chances, and we would like to thank local people and the wider community in Irvinestown for their patience and understanding throughout the operation.
"I would appeal for anyone with information about this incident to please contact us. It is only with your help that we can make our communities safer.
"Anyone who knows anything about this incident, or who saw any unusual activity in the area is asked to contact police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 202 of 04/09/17. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously through the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."
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A number of suspicious items were discovered in Irvinestown on Monday, 04 September.
Pupils were evacuated from St Paul's Primary School on the Lisnarick Road during the alert.
The PSNI have seized the objects which have been taken away for further forensic examination.
Inspector Rory Hoy said: "When it comes to public safety we cannot take chances, and we would like to thank local people and the wider community in Irvinestown for their patience and understanding throughout the operation.
"I would appeal for anyone with information about this incident to please contact us. It is only with your help that we can make our communities safer.
"Anyone who knows anything about this incident, or who saw any unusual activity in the area is asked to contact police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 202 of 04/09/17. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously through the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."
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