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PSNI officers targeted after security alert in Co Down

PSNI officers had petrol bombs, bricks and stones thrown at them this evening as they responded to a security alert in Newry, Co Down.

The violence broke out at Camlough Road near Daisy Hill Hospital, with one police officer suffering minor injuries.

A controlled explosion was carried out on a suspicious object, which was declared a hoax.

All roads have now been re-opened.