Northern Ireland

Object found in Carrickfergus 'nothing untoward'

Several homes have been evacuated during a security alert in Carrickfergus
Several homes have been evacuated during a security alert in Carrickfergus Several homes have been evacuated during a security alert in Carrickfergus

SEVERAL homes were evacuated after a suspicious object was found in Co Antrim last night.

Hartley Hall Green and Shannagh Avenue in Carrickfergus were closed following the discovery early yesterday evening.

Evacuated residents were told they could take shelter in Valley Leisure Centre in Newtownabbey.

The alert ended after 10pm. Police said the object was "nothing untoward".