Hoax device sparks security alert in Co Antrim

Police in Co Antrim have declared the discovery of a suspicious object in a service station in Lurgan a hoax.

Police in Co Antrim have declared the discovery of a suspicious object in a service station in Lurgan a hoax.

The object as discovered shortly before 4am. Explosives experts were called to the scene, and a number of houses nearby were evacuated.

Trains between Moira and Portadown were halted, and a number of traffic diversions were put in place.

However, a police spokeswoman said the alert was subsequently revealed to be a hoax. Residents have been allowed to return to their homes and train services have resumed.