POLICE Are investigating a report that a number of workers were threatened earlier today, Saturday 2 March.

Chief Inspector Barney O’Connor said: “We understand that at around 11.10 am this morning a number of individuals carrying out work on the railway line at Lake Street in Lurgan, were approached by a male who was allegedly armed with a firearm.

“This male threatened the workers before making off.

“We are currently working with Translink and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed what happened this morning or who has any information that could assist police to please call 101, quoting reference 480 02/03/19.”