Police attend scene in Magherafelt following discovery of suspicious object

Police are currently at the scene in Magherafelt following the discovery of a suspicious object in the Golf Terrace area.

The incident has prompted an urgent response, with officers putting a number of safety measures in place. A section of the road is currently closed, and several properties in the vicinity have been evacuated as a precaution.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed:

“Police are currently in attendance at the Golf Terrace area of Magherafelt, following the discovery of a suspicious object.”

The affected road closure stretches from the roundabout at Ballyronan Road / Meadowbank Road, with police advising motorists and pedestrians to avoid the area until further notice.

“A road closure is in place from the roundabout at Ballyronan Road / Meadowbank Road, and a number of properties have been evacuated,” the PSNI added.

Members of the public are urged to remain clear of the scene to allow emergency services to carry out their work safely.

“We would ask that the public avoid the area. A further update will be provided in due course,” the police spokesperson said.

At this stage, the nature of the suspicious object remains unknown. Army Technical Officers are expected to attend the scene to examine the item.