Ulster Unionist MLA for Upper Bann Jo-Anne Dobson has condemned those who planted a hoax device in Lurgan, disrupting commuters and local residents.
Jo-Anne said: “This was a reckless and troublemaking act which has achieved absolutely nothing except to disrupt the daily lives of local people and commuters.
“We all want Lurgan to be in the news for the right reasons. This is the year of the centenary of Lurgan Show, a showcase event which unites all of the people of Lurgan, incidents like the one we had today simply attempt to divide.
“People do not want this and my thoughts are with those residents who were evacuated from their homes in the middle of the night and those who have been considerably disrupted in their travel plans today.
“I appeal for anyone who can help the police with their enquires to contact the PSNI at Lurgan.”