Police say the 'suspicious object' found in the Ashford Lodge area has been declared 'a hoax'
The security alert has now ended after being declared 'a hoax', police say.
Inspector Cullen said: “Police received a report on Thursday, 5th September shortly after 11.15pm that a suspicious device had been left in the area. “A number of homes were evacuated as officers conducted a public safety operation in the area. “Ammunition Technical Officers attended and carried out a controlled explosion on the device – which was later confirmed a hoax and non-viable. “Residents have now returned to their homes and temporary cordons lifted from the area.
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