Security alert ends after suspicious device deemed non-viable

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 12:03 · Archive

A suspicious object found on a windowsill in Dervock, Co Antrim, was declared non-viable and a controlled explosion was carried out.

A security alert in Dervock, Co Antrim, ended on Friday after a suspicious device left on a windowsill in Greystone Crescent was declared non-viable. Police received a report at approximately 5pm and treated it as a potential explosive device. Residents were evacuated and cordons put in place to allow Ammunition Technical Officers to work alongside police in examining the object.

After the examination, the device was deemed non-viable and a controlled explosion was carried out. Residents were allowed to return to their homes shortly before 10.30pm, with all cordons lifted from the area. PSNI Inspector Hamilton thanked the local community for their patience during the operation. Police said enquiries are ongoing and appealed for anyone with information to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 1169 of 30/10/26.

How it is being reported

• Security alert over after device left on windowsill declared 'non-viable'A controlled explosion was carried out and residents in Greystone Crescent have since been allowed to return to their homes.BBC Northern Ireland · 31 Oct, 11:46
• Co Antrim security alert ends as device left on windowsill deemed 'non-viable'A number of residents were evacuated and cordons were in placeBelfast Live · 31 Oct, 10:46

In this story: Dervock · Co Antrim · Greystone Crescent · Police Service of Northern Ireland · Ammunition Technical Officers

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