Coleraine security alert ends after houses were evacuated following discovery of 'suspicious object'

Police received a report of a suspicious object located in the area. Officers attended and an item was examined and declared as nothing untoward.

The road has re-opened and all residents have returned to their homes. Police thanked local residents for their co-operation as officers conducted a public safety operation in the area.

Earlier, in a statement, police said they were in attendance at a security alert in the Woodburn Crescent area of Coleraine “following the discovery of a suspicious object”.

The statement added: “The object is believed to have been buried in this location for a number of years.

“Motorists and pedestrians are advised a cordon is in place at Sprucefield Drive and Danes Hill Road. A number of nearby houses are also due to be evacuated.

“The area is closed to traffic and pedestrians at present. A further update will be provided in due course.”