A security alert which began yesterday evening in Carrickfergus has ended after a suspicious object was declared a hoax by Army Technical Officers.
Business premises were evacuated in Minorca Place on Monday afternoon.
The road was closed at the junction with Davys Street and Irish Quarter West while the object was examined.
The roads reopened at around 9pm.
The security alert at Minorca Place, #Carrickfergus has now ended @PSNIMEADistrict #CoAntrim (21:15)
— Trafficwatch NI (@TrafficwatchNI) September 9, 2019
PSNI Insp Rory Bradley thanked the local community for their patience while police dealt with the incident.
The security alert in Minorca Place, Carrickfergus has ended. Residents have been allowed to return to their homes. ATO examined object and have declared it a hoax. We would like to thank the local community for their patience. Any info to 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
— PSNI M&EA District (@PSNIMEADistrict) September 9, 2019
Re incident at Tesco Carrickfergus i am angry that a hoax of this nature has happened disrupting people and their lives. The security alert at Minorca Place, Carrickfergus has now ended. A suspicious object was examined by ATO who have declared it a hoax.Thanks to @PSNI
— Stewart Dickson MLA (@stewartcdickson) September 9, 2019