Man held after Armagh security alert

A man was arrested amid a security alert in the centre of Crossmaglen in south Armagh today.

A man was arrested amid a security alert in the centre of Crossmaglen in south Armagh today.

Army bomb disposal experts were sent in to examine what was believed to be a suspect device.

The security alert was mounted after police carried out a search of premises in Cardinal O’Fiaich Square.

The arrested man, aged 33, is being questioned by the PSNI.

  • Join The Irish Times on WhatsApp and stay up to date

  • Sign up for push alerts to get the best breaking news, analysis and comment delivered directly to your phone

  • Listen to In The News podcast daily for a deep dive on the stories that matter