Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin Upper Bann MLA John O'Dowd says a security alert in Lurgan has badly disrupted local residents and businesses, hopes the town returns to normality soon, and is awaiting the outcome of investigations into a vehicle. He also thanks those who helped affected families.
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Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson condemns the Lurgan security alert on 30 March, in which a man was threatened at gunpoint and forced to drive a suspicious device to a police station. He calls on anyone with information to contact police and thanks emergency responders.
Justice and policing Issue: Lurgan proxy bomb hijacking and security alert Original release: Tennyson condemns those behind Lurgan security alert (opens in a new tab)
DUP MLA Tom Buchanan says he is concerned after a security alert in Omagh caused significant disruption to residents of Gardenville Avenue. He says police are still investigating a suspected hazardous material and hopes affected residents can soon return home.
Justice and policing Issue: Omagh Gardenville Avenue security alert hazardous material investigation Original release: Buchanan expresses concern following Omagh security alert (opens in a new tab)
DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart condemns the serious security alert that forced the closure of Lurgan town centre after a pizza delivery van was hijacked, an object placed in it and driven into the Lurgan Police Station holding area, urging the public to follow PSNI advice and welcoming support at
Justice and policing Issue: Lurgan proxy bomb hijacking and security alert Original release: Lockhart Condemns Serious Security Alert in Lurgan Town Centre (opens in a new tab)
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP condemns an overnight security alert in Lurgan, in which a delivery driver's vehicle was hijacked and he was forced to take a suspicious device to a police station. She says the gunpoint hijacking was reckless and urges anyone with information to contact police so the…
Justice and policing Issue: Lurgan proxy bomb hijacking and security alert Original release: SDLP condemns Lurgan security alert (opens in a new tab)
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan calls for an end to disruption in Strabane after a series of security alerts, including one in Innisfree Gardens that evacuated residents. He urges those involved to stop and asks police to keep disruption to a minimum while apprehending those responsible.
Justice and policing Issue: Strabane Innisfree Gardens security alert disruption Original release: McCrossan calls for end to Strabane disruption (opens in a new tab)
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA David Honeyford condemns a shooting in Lisburn in the early hours of 11 August, calling it appalling and shocking. He urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI or Crimestoppers, noting that no one was injured.
Justice and policing Issue: Lisburn shooting incident August 2026 Original release: Honeyford condemns Lisburn shooting incident (opens in a new tab)