Viable explosive found close to Armagh police station

A viable device has been discovered close to a police station in Co Armagh.

Army technical officers (ATO) examined the suspicious object in Tandragee, close to Portadown, and local residents were evacuated.

A PSNI spokeswoman said: “The security alert in Tandragee has now ended and residents have been allowed to return to their homes.

“ATO have examined a suspicious object discovered in the area close to the police station and have declared this to be a viable device.”