Police issue security alert after discovery of suspicious object in the Antrim Road area

ATO at the scene. Credit: Pacemaker

Police have issued a security alert following the discovery of a suspicious object on the Antrim Road area of Newtownabbey.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area between the Sandyknowes Roundabout and the Antrim Road as cordons are in place.

Further updates here.

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