Strabane: arrest after security alert hoax

A 39-year-old man has been arrested after a hoax security alert in Strabane.

Police said one line of inquiry was that the hoax device was directed a property "frequented by a serving PSNI officer."

The hoax alert occurred in Evish Square after a suspicious device discovered in a vehicle in the area was reported to police at around 9:10am.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Following a public safety operation, and examination by Ammunition Technical Officers, the device was determined to be a hoax.

"A line of enquiry is that the hoax device was directed at a property that was frequented by a serving PSNI officer.

"A man, aged 39 years old, was arrested this morning, as well as on suspicion of terrorism offences, placing an article causing a bomb hoax and criminal damage. He remains in custody at this time.

"A vehicle and a number of other items were seized during this morning's search and will be subject to forensic examination.

"As the investigation continues, detectives continue to anyone who was in the area of Evish Square and noticed any suspicious or unusual activity, or anyone who has information about this incident, to call 101, quoting reference number 275 of 10/06/25 or, submit a report online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

"You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or make a report online via www.crimestoppers-uk.org/"