Motorists urged to steer clear as homes evacuated in security alert in rural Co Antrim

Police are at the scene on the Moorfields Road, which stretches into the countryside six miles south-east from Ballymena.

They have not pinpointed the location of the incident.

The PSNI said: “Cordons are in place, and members of the public, including road users, are advised to avoid the area.

"Two homes have been evacuated at this time.

"An update will be provided in due course.”