A hoax device was used to lure police officers into an area of Craigavon in County Armagh where they were attacked with flagstones and other missiles.

Police received reports on Saturday 27 February that a suspicious object had been left on the Tullygally Road. The road was closed and resources were immediately tasked. A further report was received that the device had disappeared and enquiries were instigated to establish whether that was indeed the case.

Police in Newry are investigating an explosion outside the Newry Court House which occured at around 10pm on Monday 22 February.