Northern Ireland

Security alert in Co Armagh sparked by suspicious object

A road in the Tandragee area was closed during a security alert on Monday evening.
A road in the Tandragee area was closed during a security alert on Monday evening. A road in the Tandragee area was closed during a security alert on Monday evening.

A road in Co Armagh remained closed on Monday evening following the discovery of a suspicious object.

Police closed part of the Madden Road area of Tandragee after the object was reported, with cordons erected at Terryhoogan Road and Madden House.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Motorists and the public are advised to avoid the area at this time."