Security alert in Ballymena ends after homes evacuated

Summarised from 3 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 14 Nov, 23:13 · Archive

A security alert in Ballymena, County Antrim, has ended after residents were evacuated from homes overnight.

Police were called to the Moorfields Road area of Ballymena at around 20:45 GMT on Friday evening. According to the PSNI, officers had been called to carry out a planned search of a property. During this search, a suspicious object was discovered.

Following the discovery, a public safety operation commenced and two neighbouring residents were evacuated from their homes as a precautionary measure. A cordon was put in place near the main road between Ballymena and Moorfields village, close to the roundabout outside Ballymena. Members of the public, including drivers, were advised to avoid the area.

Ammunition technical officers attended the scene and removed the suspicious object, along with a number of additional items, for forensic examination. Inspector McGillan said the force would like to thank those who were evacuated "for their patience".

The security alert has since ended. Residents have been able to return to their homes and all roads in the area have been reopened. The PSNI said there is "no ongoing risk to the public". Police inquiries are continuing and the force has appealed for anyone with information to contact 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously.

How it is being reported

• Security alert in Ballymena ends after residents evacuated from homes“We also want to reassure the local community that there is no ongoing risk to the public."Belfast Live · 14 Nov, 17:00
• Security alert in Ballymena ends after residents evacuated from homesBelfast Telegraph · 14 Nov, 15:17
• Residents still out of homes as security alert continuesA cordon was put in place near the main road between Ballymena and Moorfields village on Friday night.BBC Northern Ireland · 14 Nov, 10:37
• Homes evacuated during Ballymena security alertPolice are at the scene in the Moorfields Road area of Ballymena as two homes are evacuated.BBC Northern Ireland · 13 Nov, 20:51
• Homes evacuated due to ongoing security alert in BallymenaBelfast Telegraph · 13 Nov, 20:41

In this story: Ballymena · County Antrim · Moorfields Road · PSNI

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