Pipe bomb alert in Dungannon

Several residents have been evacuated from their homes after the discovery of a pipebomb in Dungannon, Co Tyrone this afternoon…

Several residents have been evacuated from their homes after the discovery of a pipebomb in Dungannon, Co Tyrone this afternoon.

The viable device was found on Mark Street in the Milltown area of the town.

The PSNI said a number of residences have been evacuated as police and Army
Technical Officers take steps to make the device safe.

The security alert is ongoing.

A PSNI said detectives are appealing for information.

"Police would like to thank local residents for their patience," she added.