Properties evacuated in County Derry security alert

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It follows the discovery of a suspicious object in Magherafelt

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

A PSNI spokesperson said: "A road closure is in place from the roundabout at Ballyronan Road / Meadowbank Road, and a number of properties have been evacuated.

"We would ask that the public avoid the area.

"A further update will be provided in due course."

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