Newry: Alert after suspicious object in Barcroft Park

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Image caption, Barcroft Park is located off Dorans Hill in Newry

There is a security alert at a housing estate in Newry city.

It follows the discovery of a suspicious object in Barcroft Park.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is at the scene and cordons are in place. It has asked motorists and pedestrians to avoid the area.

The incident has "caused serious disruption to the local residents", according to Sinn F茅in. It said Newry Leisure Centre was being made available to residents if needed.

Sinn F茅in assembly member Liz Kimmins added that "those responsible for the disruption have no regard for the people of Barcroft" and urged people with information to contact the police.