SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said that a security alert in Magherafelt is causing significant disruption.
Homes have been evacuated in the Leckagh Drive area due to the alert.
Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said:
“This security alert is causing significant disruption in a busy part of Magherafelt on a Friday. Residents have been unexpectedly forced from their homes and there are a number of families and older people living in Leckagh Drive. This area is close to a number of shops and leisure centres and people’s days will be impacted by the road restrictions in place.
“I will be liaising with police until this alert is brought to a conclusion and making sure that support is put in place for those affected. I hope that this will be confirmed as nothing untoward, people in communities across the North are sick and tired of their lives being disrupted by security alerts.
“I would urge anyone with any information about this incident to come forward to police and assist them with their enquiries. Motorists should avoid the area and I’d urge people to work with police until this alert ends.”
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