Police are asking people in the Castlewellan Road and Carrigs Road area of Newcastle not to touch any suspicious objects .
The warning follows a report earlier today that some type of device had been left in the area.
Police are appealing to the public living in, or travelling through these areas, to be vigilant and not to touch any suspicious objects but to contact police immediately by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency.
No roads have been closed at this time.