08/05/2015

Suspicious Object In Ballygowan Declared 'Elaborate Hoax'

A suspicious object found in Ballygowan, County Down, in the early hours of Friday morning has been declared an "elaborate hoax".

Residents had to be evacuated from their homes after the object was discovered in the Meadow Road area.

Bomb disposal officers attended the scene.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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