The area had been closed off for a number of hours with cordons in place following what police described as ‘a concern for safety’. In a short statement issued around 5am on Saturday, a police spokesperson advised road-users that diversions were in place at Loy Street, Fairhill Road and surrounding areas. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
In an update at 10,15am, police confirmed the Fountain Street area of Cookstown has now reopened. National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting.
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