Residents return as Coleraine security alert declared 'nothing untoward'

A security alert in Coleraine has been declared nothing untoward.

Police were called to Woodburn Crescent on Thursday following a report of a suspicious object located in the area.

"Officers attended and an item was examined and declared as nothing untoward," a spokesperson said.

"The road has re-opened and all residents have returned to their homes.

"Police would like to thank local residents for their co-operation as officers conducted a public safety operation in the area."

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