Security alert in NI village ends after ‘suspicious object’ declared a hoax

Families are now being allowed to return to their homes after a security alert has ended.
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The security alert took place in Stoneyford Village in Co Antrim.

In a statement the PSNI have said that Army Technical Officers and police have examined a suspicious object that was discovered in the area - and declared it a hoax.

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The statement adds that the object has been taken for further examination.

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All roads have now re-opened and residents permitted to return to their homes.

But officers would ask anyone who has noticed any suspicious activity in the Stoneyford Road area recently or who has any information which could assist them with their enquiries to contact police in Lisburn on 101 quoting reference number 25 06/05/20.

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.

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