Teenager (16) arrested after four viable explosive devices found in Omagh

Teenager (16) arrested after four viable explosive devices found in Omagh

A number of residents had to leave their homes while a suspicious device was examined.

Boy, 16, arrested after discovery of suspicious devices in Omagh

Police believe the items to be viable explosive devices

Teenager arrested after four explosive devices found in Omagh

A 16-yer-old boy has been arrested following a major security alert in Omagh today. Police say the alert in the Gardenville Avenue area of the town, which has now ended, led to the discovery of four ‘viable explosive devices’. A PSNI spokesperson said a number of homes were evacuated this morning after initial reports of a suspicious device in the area. Detective Inspector Winters said: “Police carried out a planned search at an address in the G…

Four viable explosive devices found as 16-year-old arrested in Co Tyrone security alert

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested under the Terrorism Act after police discovered what they believe are four viable explosive devices during a planned search of a property in County Tyrone. The security alert in the Gardenville Avenue area of Onagh has now ended, with the devices removed for forensic examination. Police have stressed that their investigation into the motive remains ongoing and have urged the public not to speculate about the c…