27/10/2015

Ballynahinch Security Alert Ends

A security alert in Ballynahinch, Co Down, has now ended.

Army bomb experts carried out a controlled explosion on a suspicious object discovered in the Hillcrest Lane area on Tuesday.

The remnants have been taken away to be examined further.

Residents have now returned to their homes.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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