Emergency evacuation after suspicious device found in Newtownabbey

Residents evacuated in Ashford Lodge

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has evacuated residents in the Ashford Lodge area of Newtownabbey, County Antrim, after a suspicious device was found.

The PSNI said the device was found in the early hours of Tuesday morning and that a cordon has been put in place.

A number of homes have been evacuated and residents are being advised to stay away from the area.

Evacuated residents taken to rest centre

Those who have been evacuated are being taken to a rest centre where they will be provided with support.

The PSNI is investigating the incident and has appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

Ongoing investigation

The investigation is ongoing and the PSNI has said that it will provide updates as they become available.

In the meantime, residents are being advised to stay away from the area and to follow the advice of the police.