Residents return to homes after security alert

A security alert was sparked in Carrick last night following the discovery of a number of suspicious objects.
The area was cordoned off for a time on Tuesday night.The area was cordoned off for a time on Tuesday night.
The area was cordoned off for a time on Tuesday night.

Detailing the incident, a PSNI spokesperson said: “Police attended the scene of a security alert at a house on the North Road in Carrickfergus shortly after 8pm on Tuesday, July 31, following the discovery of a number of suspicious objects.

“The area was cordoned off, and ATO tasked to examine the objects, which were later declared as nothing untoward.

“The North Road was re-opened at around midnight.”

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The Times understands Carrick Leisure Centre was made available for residents who were evacuated from their homes during the incident.

Following the closure, East Antrim UUP MLA John Stewart said: “The incident is now finished and PSNI will make contact with any residents who left their homes earlier.

“It is a great relief that the incident was not sinister and appears to have been a false alarm.”