Police now say a suspicious object has been found
A number of houses have been evacuated with residents being offered shelter at the local community centre on Fountain Street. People are being advised to avoid the area.spokesperson said: "Police are currently in attendance following the discovery of a suspicious object in the Innisfree Gardens area of Strabane.
"A number of houses have been evacuated, and access to Innisfree Gardens is restricted, with diversions in place.Follow our blog below for live updates on this developing story..."The community in Strabane deserves to be able to live free from fear and disruption.."PSNI confirm discovery of 'suspicious object'A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police are currently in attendance following the discovery of a suspicious object in the Innisfree Gardens area of Strabane.
"A number of houses have been evacuated, and access to Innisfree Gardens is restricted, with diversions in place.
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