Residents forced from homes in Omagh security alert

News imageJack McCausland White and yellow security vehicles and a police officer in dark clothing with blonde hair at scene of alert in Gardenville Avenue, Omagh.Jack McCausland
Police are at the scene of the alert in Gardenville Avenue in Omagh

A number of people are being moved from their homes due to a security alert in Omagh, County Tyrone.

Police have confirmed they are at the scene of the alert in Gardenville Avenue.

They said cordons are in place.

Police have asked the public to avoid the area at this time.