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Security Alert, College Hill, Armagh

10 Feb 2009

A security alert in the College Hill area of Armagh on Tuesday, 10 February, has been declared a hoax.

A suspicious object was discovered by local police officers on patrol in the city at approximately 8am. Army Technical Officers attended and a controlled explosion was carried out.

The object was described as an elaborate hoax.

Roads affected by the alert reopened shortly after 12.30pm.