Police and ATO have attended the scene of a security alert in Newtownards, sparked by a suspicious object in the Circular Road and Weavers Grange area of the Co Down town.
The security alert was sparked shortly before 9.15pm on Easter Monday.
Police at the scene of a security alert in the Weavers Grange area of Newtownards on April 10th 2023 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph) - © Kevin Scott
A number of cordons were put in place following the discovery shortly before 9.15pm on Easter Monday.
A number of residents had to be evacuated from their homes.
Police at the scene of a security alert in the Weavers Grange area of Newtownards on April 10the 2023 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph) - © Kevin Scott
They have, however, since been allowed to return home – with police confirming on Tuesday morning that the alert has now ended and road closures have been lifted.
Nothing untoward was found.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “We would like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding during this time.
“Our enquiries are ongoing, and we are appealing to anyone who may have any information which could assist us, or who may be able to help with the investigation, to contact police at on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1837 of 10/04/23, or to submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via
“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at
With many thanks to the: Belfast Telegraph and Kevin Scott for the original publication.
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